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The response was immediate: many believed the artifact resembled the base of a Clovis point—a distinctive stone tool crafted by Paleoindian peoples more than 12,000 years ago.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
7 July 2025 -
The Phoenix Financial Center, a distinctive office complex in central Phoenix, is slated for a major renovation.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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That’s a characteristic Amorim associates with Heaven.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Measles symptoms Initial measles symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a characteristic rash that begins to develop a few days later.—
Nicole Brown Chau,
CBS News,
9 July 2025
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This approach helps LLMs produce more accurate, contextually relevant, and up-to-date information, especially when dealing with specific domains or real-time data.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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While some argue for greater standardization to facilitate co-productions and streamline funding processes, others emphasize the importance of preserving national cultural identities and specific local needs through distinct funding mechanisms.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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In this intimate experience, you are invited to share a moment of joy, a tribute to our community, or a word that defines you.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 July 2025
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Southeast Asia Resorts Winner Nay Palad Hideaway With just 10 intimate villas that invite guests to live out their tropical fantasies, the Nay Palad Hideaway is set between ancient mangrove forests and the soft white sands of Siargao Island, in the Philippines.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Those personal testimonies led board members to draft amendments that would put $759,962 into funds from the board's reserve, which is just over $45 million.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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The film captures the visceral anger, the fraught relationships with authority, the deeply personal interpretations of a global crisis that defined those years.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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And pay special attention to those easy-to-wear Madewell barrel jeans, which are truly beloved among Glamour editors.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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Food trucks also are permitted at special events, like those held at downtown Festival Park, Mylott said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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“Idiosyncratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/idiosyncratic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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