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Better diagnostic capabilities in healthcare increased visibility and understanding into latent health risk.—
Bob Zukis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026 -
By not categorizing the ISS as a monetizable enterprise, an immense amount of enterprise value remains latent and inaccessible to the broader market.—
Tejpaul Bhatia,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Similarly, if a mail-in ballot can’t be delivered to an address on the voter’s file or if it is sent to an address where someone doesn’t live and is returned, that voter is also marked inactive.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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However, Iran probably has a lot more influence over those militias than Hezbollah and/or the Houthis (who have been largely inactive of late), so this might not be the highest probability for renewal of the conflict.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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On a chunk of gold, this is not an issue because there are plenty of atoms to go around, so each surface ends up almost completely inert.—
Chris Lee,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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Prosecutors in Sacramento alleged that Williamson and at least two others conspired to funnel funds from former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra's dormant campaign account.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Williamson admitted to diverting $225,000 from a dormant Beccera campaign account to Sean McCluskie, Becerra’s longtime chief of staff.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The Sox maintained their half-game lead over the idle Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central after their series finale against the Atlanta Braves at Rate Field was postponed.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The pharmaceutical industry hasn't been sitting idle during this period.—
Nagesh Nama,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Republicans, meanwhile, are whispering that Democrats' fears of unused Platner oppo are well-founded.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
10 June 2026
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The same goes for many other unused or still-functional school supplies, like backpacks, unopened packs of paper or binders, and even sports equipment for school activities.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Other mammoth rehab projects in the works nearby are expected to help fill vacant offices and revive aging skyscrapers with new apartments and hotel rooms.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The former Soul Gastrolounge space has been vacant for nearly four years, and while rumors have recently circulated online about possible new tenants, including mentions of a fast-casual chain or even a mattress store, there’s no confirmation that any of them are legitimate.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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And there’s been plenty of media focus since then — including on inoperative toilets.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The antiskid system was inoperative, and all four main tires on the landing gear blew.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Abeyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abeyant. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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