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What was His message in turning over the tables, besides showing His rudeness?—
John Kenney,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026 -
Ted Soqui / Pool via Getty Images Prosecutors noted that protocol prevents them from turning over the sensitive images, but that defense attorneys can view the data at a clean computer in the justice center.—
Madeline Morrison,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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Catastrophic wildfires are not new for Chile, but this year’s stand out for how fast the flames spread, devouring an average of nearly 25 acres every minute.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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When Bastian ducks into a bookstore and starts reading a book about a malevolent force (the Nothing) devouring the realm of Fantasia, the narrative comes to life.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
16 Apr. 2026
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That leaves pilots scanning readings on the dashboard or guessing which side has lost thrust — all as the plane may be losing altitude.—
James Glanz,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Randy and Gwen McCurdy stood on their porch off Main Street on Monday night in Ottawa, Kansas, scanning the sky for signs of the storm.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Gobbling (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gobbling%20%28up%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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