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That included claims that Dorit's estranged husband, Paul Kemsley, had staged their 2021 home invasion in which Dorit begged for the safety of their children's lives as she was held at gunpoint.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025 -
But like my friend who only visits any place once for a peek, those sights may not beg a second visit.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Don’t Stay In Environments That Don’t Support Gender Parity Dr. Thomas urges women to assess whether staying in toxic environments is worth the emotional toll.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Police urged any potential witnesses to submit video footage of the shooting or of people with guns.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Only four relievers last season induced a higher whiff percentage than Adam, who has the stuff to close games if the Padres end up trading Suarez.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Labor leaders also stressed that as unfree people, contract workers did not come to the U.S. voluntarily; instead they were induced to migrate by capitalists.—
Made by History,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
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The two-day violence was a major setback in Damascus’ efforts to improve its image and persuade Europe and the United States to lift economic sanctions after over a decade of conflict.—
Omar Albam and Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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Grant said despite the financial and efficiency gains AI can offer organizations, persuading leadership to spend major dollars on such initiatives can still prove trying.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2025
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This season showed how quickly fortunes can change in the portal era, and perhaps Queen’s Baltimore pride convinces more homegrown stars to play for the state school.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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His play in Wilkes-Barre has only convinced them more that, at worst, Koivunen has a real opportunity to become a good middle-six winger at the NHL level.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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In January, more than 400 Post journalists signed a letter imploring Bezos to meet them about their concerns.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Aldermen Ervin and Jeanette Taylor circulated a letter last Wednesday reiterating that demand, imploring Martinez to pay the pension payment.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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To manage osteoporosis, a doctor may recommend: Practicing weight-bearing exercises and strength training.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Also, as is a perk with most tiny homes, the structure can be relocated if needed, although the brand does recommend seeking professional help for transport and reinstallation.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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On April 5, disenfranchised Americans are being encouraged to protest the Trump administration's policies as part of a national movement in myriad cities, hosted by a group of older Americans called Third Act.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Trump argued the tariffs would encourage foreign car producers to move production into the United States and boost jobs in the long run.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Prevail (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28upon%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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