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Noun
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Grand masters typically spend countless hours studying and memorizing long sequences of moves suggested by computer programs.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026 -
The layoffs follow Los Angeles County’s decision to withdraw funding from LAHSA and launch its own homelessness department, alongside recent moves by city leaders to consider shifting programs away from the agency or restructuring its governance.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By then, though, a missile may have released countermeasures or multiple reentry vehicles.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
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The company’s portfolio spans sonar systems, sonobuoys, countermeasures, and modular mission systems, all designed to work together.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Josh LeClair, master electrician and owner of Village Home Services, provides the following steps to contain the problem, assess damages, and troubleshoot the cause.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2026
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Two days after an ugly meeting between his chin and the Frost Bank Center hardwood in Game 2, Wembanyama couldn’t quite progress through all the steps of the NBA’s concussion protocol before tipoff Friday.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, your actions speak louder than your intentions.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
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Avdija took exception to Castle’s actions and shoved him.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the Moon moves through your 2nd House of Finances, clear terms help prevent confusion and keep things fair.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez is happy to see things coming together as conference play gets into full swing.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And now that pressure shifts squarely onto Detroit.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Cambodia, worker groups spoke of furloughs, cut shifts and job losses.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Countermoves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/countermoves. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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