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Trump also revoked an executive order, signed by Biden in 2024, focused on bettering labor standards.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025 -
The legislative session moves fast — lawmakers have only two months each year to better the lives of Floridians.—
Yacob Reyes,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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Currently being adapted into an animation series slated for summer release, pre-registrations on Tencent Video for the series have already exceeded 830,000.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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According to the study, amounts of metals found in the cookies often exceeded limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for drinking water.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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This year's total of 308 cases now tops the 285 infections reported for all of last year, which saw a large outbreak in a Chicago migrant shelter.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2025
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And in 15 of the 50 largest metro areas — including Denver — inventory in February topped pre-pandemic norms, per Realtor.com. 3.—
Alayna Alvarez,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Solar use has grown 7.8-fold over the past decade, outstripping gas’ 1.4-fold growth rate.—
Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Devoid of a staff, the position’s day-to-day power was outstripped by the civilian secretaries heading each military branch, more firmly entrenched leaders who were heavily invested in the existing divisions.—
Dwight Stirling,
The Conversation,
4 Mar. 2025
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Canada has also seen the Liberal Party surge rapidly in recent polls, either tying or surpassing the previously dominant Conservative Party, led by Pierre Poilievre.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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The animated epic has become the first Chinese film to surpass $2 billion at the box office, marking a historic milestone.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2025
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Music, after all, has the power to transcend barriers, offering comfort, reflection, and inspiration.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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That producer/artist relationship transcends the studio.—
William E. Ketchum III,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2025
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Concept is a strong, handsome hatchback that far outshines its predecessor.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2025
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All three women’s vocals outshine the recorded backing tracks — and in big moments all three demonstrate the combination of singing and acting that lifts musical theater.—
Matthew J. Palm,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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None of the Packers receivers also eclipsed 1,000 yards in 2024.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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These endowments will soon eclipse $1 trillion in size.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Ace (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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