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Noun
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Even small decreases in cognitive functioning may be associated with a higher risk of death.—
Doug Brugge,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2026 -
All 39 have recorded enrollment decreases, based on an analysis by the California Department of Education.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Irving's complicated journey with leadership has been well documented, from his controversial trade request from Cleveland to stumbling blocks in Boston and Brooklyn.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
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The stumbling blocks to dialogue are immense.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Town Manager Peter Souza predicted the town council will reduce that tax increase either through spending reductions or use of fund balance or both.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Even with service reductions, Vista’s parent, American Healthcare Systems, continues to owe property taxes from 2023 and 2024.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Emery’s instructions were both too late and encapsulated the failings of his side.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now it had been relegated again to a leftist cause, a symbol of anti-imperial resistance for some and the face of communism’s failings for others.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Stuck in the desert somewhere just south of the American border, Zendaya’s desperate, unreasonably chipper addict is trying to get a duffel bag filled with who knows what from Chihuahua back to California, but her off-road route is filled with impediments.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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One of the main impediments to buying an electric vehicle in the US was the availability of charging infrastructure.—
Kyle Stock,
Bloomberg,
8 Apr. 2026
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Despite Republicans being the only partisan group to rate the economy positively in the index, their economic rating dropped 15 points between March and April, larger than declines among Democrats or independents.—
Emily Guskin,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In five of the prior seven quarters, the company posted year-over-year declines in revenue.—
Samantha Subin,Katie Tarasov,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Since then, and despite some notable lapses, the agency has steadily increased its protective methodologies, techniques and technologies to mitigate threats of varying degrees.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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It’s clearly established that the team is built for offence, and defensive lapses are part of the team structure.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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But the attempt has revealed shortcomings and vulnerabilities that were waiting to be exploited—and can no longer be ignored.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The third-year quarterback masked a number of the team’s roster deficiencies in his rookie season, but the combination of injuries, a tougher schedule and roster shortcomings derailed his second season.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Languishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/languishments. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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