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Some thought that questions about the future of women’s reproductive rights would turn voters out for Vice President Kamala Harris and deliver Trump a crushing defeat — instead, women ended up gravitating toward him.
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
When November hits our minds turn toward turkey dinners with all the fixings, whether our NFL team has a chance to make the playoffs, and, of course, Black Friday, the sale day to end all sales days.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Kennedy may also affect the pharmaceutical industry’s ability to respond to another pandemic if given the power to determine how much federal funding should go toward vaccine development, some experts say.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
When November hits our minds turn toward turkey dinners with all the fixings, whether our NFL team has a chance to make the playoffs, and, of course, Black Friday, the sale day to end all sales days.
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
Kennedy may also affect the pharmaceutical industry’s ability to respond to another pandemic if given the power to determine how much federal funding should go toward vaccine development, some experts say.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Money raised from Arizona lottery games goes toward funding higher education, health and human services, environmental conservation and economic and business development in the state.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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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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This was encapsulated by Belichick’s response about why fans should be optimistic regarding next season.Christopher L. Gasper, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023
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Next week: Valor Christian at Columbine, TBA No. 2 Mountain Vista beat No. 15 Fossil Ridge, 49-14: The Golden Eagles’ shock-and-awe attack put Fossil Ridge on its heels from the start, scoring touchdowns on their first four possessions en route to a resounding win.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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The teenager was discovered at about 7:30 p.m. Friday on the 1100 block of 86th Avenue, according to Oakland police.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Bishop said the organization has been connecting with school counselors in the area and tabling at events to get the word out about its mission.Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Walia similarly expressed concerns about the financial aspect of the project.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Toward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toward. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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