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What Is Ketoacidosis? Ketoacidosis, also known as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), is a serious and potentially life-threatening medical complication in which the body produces excess amounts of ketones, leading to a build-up in the blood.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
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These kinds of kitty litter absorb excess humidity and prevent mold or mildew.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Betts returned to the lineup and hit two home runs — including a walk-off in extra innings — to steal a game from the Tigers on Friday night.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Where the extra money comes from is anyone’s guess.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Here, her thriving rose collection has been a project years in the making—the product of a small, gradual endeavor that soared to new heights during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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Since distancing from the royal family, Markle has been working on establishing herself as a thriving business woman.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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The paintings will offer visitors a glimpse into the society and artistic traditions of the time including scenes of everyday life, landscapes and portraits, reflecting the values and prosperity of the Dutch Republic during a flourishing period of economic expansion and global trade.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Central American coastal nation of Belize boasts a flourishing and increasingly diverse economy, with the country’s central bank forecasting a gross domestic product growth rate of 7.1 percent for 2024, based on the first nine months of the year’s excellent performance.—
Panorama Media Ltd.,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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In addition to a high-end spa and thriving dining scene, this lavish property is perfectly equipped to showcase the fascinating flora and fauna that calls Madagascar home, with some of the earth’s most iconic creatures making an appearance at the property each year.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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In another piece, a lavish sautoir with a rope-like chain is adorned with a 17-carat pink tourmaline and a white opal of over 12 carats, and holds a dial made of fiery red ruby root — the raw base material to which rubies are attached.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Tombstone is streaming on Hulu, Fubo and FX Now. ‘Heat’ (1995) Val Kilmer stars in the key supporting role of Chris Shiherlis, the right-hand man of prolific thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) in Heat, an epic crime thriller written and directed by Michael Mann.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Throughout his prolific career in Hollywood, the actor dated fellow A-listers, including Cher, Cindy Crawford and Angelina Jolie.—
Adam England,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fukuda-san is perfectly bald, with a luxuriant mustache.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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About 6 years ago, California governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to identify surplus land for construction and development of housing.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The City Manager’s Office recommended it be sold as surplus land.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Proliferative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proliferative. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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