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Noun
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Consider exploring plan design options and retirement savings vehicles, such as a cash balance pension plan or individual 401(k).—
Kristin McKenna,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025 -
What makes this level of dedication all the more remarkable is that Dodds is 78, an age when most of his peers are enjoying the fruits of retirement.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Yes, the departures from last year’s title team now include Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, Luke Kornet and most likely Al Horford.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The allegations were a key factor in Newey’s departure.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Critics of the bill saw the presidents' failure to speak out, while hundreds of students and faculty did, as an abdication of responsibility.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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Given Congress’s abdication of its constitutional role, the courts remain the best immediate vehicle for combatting Trump’s excesses.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025
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Urban Corps did not respond to questions about Sierra’s claim in his resignation letter that Bernstein had sought to conceal Kennedy’s improper use of nonprofit workers to remake his personal property.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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That would be on top of HUD staffing cuts and resignations that have depleted the agency under Trump.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Deputies involved were placed on administrative leave.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Wiggle the rhizomes apart, keeping as many leaves intact on their rhizomes as possible. After separating the tangle of rhizomes, sort through them.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2025
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Coincidentally, it was briefly rumored that Kotb intended to replace Clarkson on her talk show after her Today exit.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Six bombs or missiles reportedly targeted entry and exit points to block attempts to evacuate the building and disrupt air flow inside.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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