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Their sacrifices and bravery were foundational to the nation’s independence, and acknowledging their stories ensures a more inclusive and accurate portrayal of American history.—
Will Minter,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025 -
Their small sacrifices have given Weil a thundering fundraising lead: nearly $10 million and counting, to Fine’s roughly $1 million (various sources report different figures) more than half of which appears to be his own money.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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The final sweet offerings that weren’t already on the table were the macarons and canales, a small French pastry containing a mix of vanilla, rum, egg, butter, sugar, and flour that is apparently challenging to make.—
Yvette Walker,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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New subscriptions to its direct-to-consumer offerings grew by 34 percent compared to the first quarter average.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2025
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The coming propitiation looms large — an angel of mercy hovering over this melodrama, even at its most melodramatic.—
Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post,
11 July 2023
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Slavery was upheld in our original Constitution, as a propitiation between Southern states—where the economy thrummed on the backs of human chattel—and the states that had either no use for slavery or were considering its abolition.—
Rich Logis,
The New Republic,
19 Apr. 2023
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The event features libations and delicious bites from local vendors and restaurants, live music, opportunity drawing and live auction.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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Shouldn’t all this colorful fun also be reflected in our holiday libations?—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Oblation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oblation. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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