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Adjective
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As of Saturday, the confirmed death toll was reported to have surpassed 1,600, with more than 3,400 injured, according to the AP.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025 -
An untitled movie directed by Crispin starring Bruce Glover is listed on IMDb as being in post-production, with no confirmed release date.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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A lot of people want to talk gun control, which is a very valid debate.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2025
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Many point out that while his concerns about academics and responsibilities are valid, his approach was heavy-handed and unfair — especially toward the girlfriend.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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All alongside an established ecosystem of native crypto DeFi apps.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Normally a team would draft a young quarterback to either start or sit behind a veteran, but unless the team views Fields as an established veteran, this move wouldn't fit either of those criteria.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With the repeal of GPO, known as Government Pension Offset, which was passed at the end of 2024, which is retroactively effective as of January 2024, your survivor benefit is no longer reduced by two-thirds.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2025
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Surgery is rarely necessary, and conservative treatments like physical therapy are highly effective.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Following Hailey’s response to the content creator, fans praised the Rhode founder for giving real, relatable feedback.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Consistency is key: Heintzman recommends dry brushing at least once a week to get real results.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But third secured a place in the 1995-96 UEFA Cup (now known as the Europa League), as only the actual champions went into the Champions League then.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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They were also slowed by international shipping delays and COVID precautions, leading to missing the actual 35th-anniversary deadline.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Proven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proven. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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