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But there’s another fundamental power that Congress as an institution has largely deferred to the executive without so much as a protest: the power to declare war.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
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Her findings shifted scientific consensus toward accepting dark matter as a fundamental component of the universe, opening new realms in astronomy and physics.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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By Alice Park February 11, 2025 1:02 PM EST The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) is the largest funder of biomedical research in the world, and its grants create the foundation of basic science knowledge on which major health advances are built.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
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Each new hunt throws a curveball to keep things challenging while teaching you basic controls and combat skills.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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The film also won best actor for Brody at the BAFTAs, as well as best cinematography and best original score.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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An epic poem from Homer, the original literary classic explored themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will, featuring stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Nonderivative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonderivative. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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