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The deck space is bliss for morning coffee moments, and the firepit is begging for s’mores.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026 -
But, more than any of her daring work in lesser movies, the question begs, for what?—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Shortly after the ruling, Republicans were urging a review of their congressional maps in Louisiana, Tennessee and elsewhere.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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With the new dietary guidelines urging a boost in daily protein, especially red meat, high-fiber foods might get left behind.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 29-year-old left-hander induced a double-play grounder from Jerar Encarnacion to end the threat.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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With Philadelphia applying pressure, Winn shattered Trea Turner’s bat to induce a 5-4-3 double play, recording the first two outs of the inning.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Sessions testified as a defense witness on Monday that Rivera enlisted him in 2017 to persuade Maduro to step down and hold democratic elections in Venezuela.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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While the Scandinavian interior might persuade you to spend the weekend lounging on the sheepskin rug or admiring the view from the wrap-around windows, the true perks exist beyond the property’s four walls.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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The move came after Black Democrats aligned with white Republican legislators to convince a federal court to create three congressional districts to elect the state’s first Black member of Congress since 1876.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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Yet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu managed to convince Trump that a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran was the only way to deal with the regime and its nuclear program.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Gobert was chief among the beggars imploring his teammates for a shred of consistency on that end of the floor.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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California’s Democratic Party chair is imploring other low-polling candidates to drop out in hopes of preventing a Republican — or two — from advancing out of the June 2 primary.—
Chris Fusco
April 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Most manufacturers—including yours—recommend annual oil changes even if the oil life indicator still shows adequate remaining life.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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According to the report, auditors recommended the IFA appoint a chief internal auditor independent of other state agencies and establish a full-time internal audit program at the IFA.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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Officials also encourage businesses to give customers a glimpse of how dim sum is made through live-streaming.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Becerra proposes to require cities and counties to approve or deny building permits within 90 days, loosening certain regulations for infill projects and reforming construction defect laws to encourage more construction of entry-level condos.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Prevail (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28upon%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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