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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner are taking their family out to the ball game.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025 -
Bregman’s last appearance in a ball game this season was on May 23rd after sustaining a right quad strain against the Baltimore Orioles.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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If your dad’s idea of a great day involves photo finishes and premium BBQ, Santa Anita Park has a full lineup of experiences to match—from trackside feasts to whiskey tastings.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
10 June 2025
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From a drama standpoint, the 151st Kentucky Derby has a tough act to follow after last year’s three-way photo finish.—
Steve Kornacki,
NBC news,
2 May 2025
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The Cook Political Report currently classifies the race as a pure toss-up.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Wisconsin voters are likely to hear lots about toss-up legislative seats and how incumbents voted on policies in the budget.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
2 July 2025
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That ultimately led to a verbal confrontation between Morrow, 47, and Steve Raleigh.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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The incident is one of the latest in a growing series of confrontations with federal immigration officers.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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The bomb hasn’t been used since, apart from test blasts, and after the Cold War ended in 1991, the risk of nuclear war mercifully declined.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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This figure has been steadily decreasing since the Ukraine war broke out in 2022, according to statistics compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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What looked like a classic pitchers’ duel before the game took some twists and turns on Friday, with one ace looking rock-solid, but losing, and another ace struggling early, but winning.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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Junk and Baltimore starter Trevor Rogers engaged in a pitchers’ duel into the seventh inning.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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The ship’s missions require the crew to work together to overcome challenges such as combat, puzzle-solving, diplomacy, and exploration.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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The trailer depicts clashes on land and sea, with hundreds of background actors and hand-to-hand combat that showcases Momoa’s physicality on screen.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
10 July 2025
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Of course, not everyone gets to take home the gold, and indeed, not everyone gets as far as a nomination, but some are left out of contention for reasons that have nothing to do with audience or critical appreciation or Television Academy voter preferences.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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There is still more work to do, but the Lakers are trying to make the necessary moves to get back into championship contention.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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“Horse race.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horse%20race. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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