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Among the talking heads here is former Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who outlines Carstens’ singular approach, which is a mix of empathy toward the families affected but also keen negotiation abilities in and of themselves.
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
And with state government steaming toward an eighth consecutive massive surplus, tax relief normally would be a foregone conclusion.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Mayor Adams is leaning toward naming controversial attorney Randy Mastro as his next top deputy at City Hall, two sources familiar with the situation told the Daily News.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
The move toward sustainable media is driven by two key forces: the global climate crisis and the evolving expectations of consumers.
—Srikanth Ramachandran, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
And with state government steaming toward an eighth consecutive massive surplus, tax relief normally would be a foregone conclusion.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Mayor Adams is leaning toward naming controversial attorney Randy Mastro as his next top deputy at City Hall, two sources familiar with the situation told the Daily News.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
The move toward sustainable media is driven by two key forces: the global climate crisis and the evolving expectations of consumers.
—Srikanth Ramachandran, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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The tragedy is still under investigation but concerns have been raised regarding congested airspace and understaffed air traffic control facilities at Reagan National.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
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Critics of the deal have cited concerns about the intentions of Nippon Steel regarding continuing domestic production, particularly in blast furnaces.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2024
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Sitting on his hands wont get the Bills to a super bowl.—
Dianna Russini,
The Athletic,
12 Mar. 2025
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The other candidates who won seats on the City Commission were Thomas Plaut, for the District 4 seat, and Daniel Shanetzky, for the District 3 seat.—
Lisa J. Huriash,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
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But every day now is about defending our independence, our state, and our people.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Remain updated about tornado watches and warnings by following local news or a NOAA Weather Radio.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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