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In a rare confluence, Nowruz, the Persian new year, fell on the same day — making Friday a double holiday for many Iranians.
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Siham Shamalakh, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Cumulative rainfall for the year at Camp Mabry, Austin's main weather observation site, is only 3.3 inches as of Friday.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
As is Self, the 23rd year coach simply pleased his team indeed survived No. 13 seed Cal Baptist and advanced.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
The arrests continued for years: In 2017 — again, for assaulting a different girlfriend — and 2021 (on a prescription fraud charge), which was a violation of his probation.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
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Siham Shamalakh, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2026
Cumulative rainfall for the year at Camp Mabry, Austin's main weather observation site, is only 3.3 inches as of Friday.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 21 Mar. 2026
As is Self, the 23rd year coach simply pleased his team indeed survived No. 13 seed Cal Baptist and advanced.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
The arrests continued for years: In 2017 — again, for assaulting a different girlfriend — and 2021 (on a prescription fraud charge), which was a violation of his probation.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for year
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Taurus April 20 – May 20 Your pace determines how steady your day feels.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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And while this is the king's first visit to his son's new home country since the rift, the four-day work trip isn't a personal one.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, McGovern, Kinahan’s former top lieutenant, appeared at Dublin’s Special Criminal Court for a sentencing hearing relating to the same period.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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First-time inspections and system work completed Several tasks carried out during this maintenance period were firsts for the shipyard.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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O’Neal, the daughter of four-time NBA champion and Naismith Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, entered the portal April 14 after two seasons at UF; former head coach Kelly Rae Finley was fired by administration in March after five seasons at the helm.—
Caroline Makauskas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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During a 10-year stretch from 2012 to 2020, Rolando had 40 or more players in the program six times, peaking at 57 in 2012.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have documented that increasingly brighter nights are altering animal behavior, reproduction cycles and survival.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The feature sees the singer go through the highs and lows of fame including opening up about her struggles with mental health and touches on her decision to freeze her eggs for a future IVF cycle.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2026
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And now Eli Heidenreich, among the best of what this latter American generation has to offer, carries on the family tradition.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Is there a better gift to future generations than the ability to see the universe, dream and be inspired again?—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now, there is obviously another major difference between Chelsea’s past and the current era.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Original mirrors from this era aren't always easy to find at an affordable price.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Year.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/year. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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