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Ann Ollila of Los Alamos National Laboratory, who led the research, said the grains emitted a bright glow when analyzed.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026 -
This type of pollution forms when sunlight interacts with compounds emitted from cars, industry and chemicals, creating harmful ground-level ozone in the air.—
Dr. Grace Hagan,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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And those who stuck around vented their frustrations one last time as Carson Benge flew out for the final out of a long day in Queens.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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House conservatives have vented their own frustration with Senate Republicans for agreeing to split off Department of Homeland Security funding from funding for other departments, arguing that decision has given Democrats more leverage in the standoff over ICE.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bristowe shared a video of herself in a post-op bra with drains attached, as fluid dripped through tubes.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Essential Drip Glossy Balm in the shade skinny dripped and the brand's Mélange à Trois Blush & Highlight Stick in the shade sweet talker to apply her look in the car.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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After the vehicle was stopped on I-88 near Keslinger, both the driver and a Warrenville police officer reportedly discharged their firearms, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The patient usually stays overnight for monitoring before being discharged.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Gave off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gave%20off. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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