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To increase your chances of getting into REM on time, experts recommended establishing a healthy overall sleep routine.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Health,
6 Feb. 2025 -
To achieve military domination, you'll be tasked with forcefully establishing your Ideology and your empire around the globe.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Guys weren't expecting to have to do another rebuild this year and their frustration is really showing after the trade a week before training camp has left the team, again, with some odd fitting parts that have to be fitted together on the fly.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The survey results reiterated prior consumer polls showing the importance of various options.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
6 Jan. 2025
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An ‘endangered’ town starts planning With federal recognition proving elusive, a Brooklyn school grant writer named Kay Diamond suggested that Rogers and others look to Landmarks Illinois for help.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2025
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From its game-changing launch on January 21st, 2025, to its innovative ecosystem, Crouton Jones is proving that trust, creativity, and community are the keys to success.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
5 Jan. 2025
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Businesses worldwide are determining what to do and what will happen with these tariffs in place, and motorsport series such as Formula One are no different.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Although some board members did refuse to parole anyone with a moderate or high risk score before the law took effect, the state’s parole board had much more discretion in determining when a prisoner was released, former board members said.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Barcelona show, featuring the full WWE roster, is one of several international dates, demonstrating WWE's commitment to performing for audiences worldwide.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Offering tailored solutions and demonstrating dedication creates strong partnerships that make a lasting impact.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Paul agreed and reinforced his commitment to ensuring veterans aren’t taken advantage of in this situation or lose their constitutional rights.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Mar. 2025
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Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.—
Shaun McCorry,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Nailing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nailing%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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