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Interestingly, this shifting debate over how cognition influences culture coincides with a spate of research bridging psychology and anthropology, which explores why certain behaviors – such as singing lullabies, curative bloodletting and storytelling – recur across human cultures.—
Eli Elster,
The Conversation,
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The principal action kicks off when Odell’s family discovers the curative properties of the unicorn and immediately concoct ways to monetize it.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Ben Moore faces an active bench warrant after being inadvertently released from jail prematurely last year while serving time for a remedial contempt charge in his divorce case.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Aside from a remedial story that wouldn’t impress anyone over the age of 15, a big issue that permeated God of War, as well as several of its sequels and prequels, was its treatment of women.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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If corrective action has been deemed necessary by the department, schools often choose to change or eliminate a program or policy, and in rare cases, face a fine.—
Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
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Counties and cities are already required under law to report serious financial problems to the governor or Legislature for potential corrective action.—
Ryan Gillespie,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Besides, an afternoon downpour can actually be quite refreshing when the temperatures are high, and offer a break from the humidity.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The nostalgic touch was refreshing for Anitta, who has previously been the subject of docuseries.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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Focus on your diet and exercise routine: Eating a healthful, balanced diet and regularly exercising can help support your eye and overall health.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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Then, with the Heat moving toward a more healthful menu, with a full-time nutritionist now in place, the cookies were gone.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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Others wondered whether his election will have salubrious effects on Pakistan’s shambolic economy, foreign policy, or internal security.—
C. Christine Fair,
Foreign Affairs,
27 July 2018
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Los Angeles Rams → Chelsea With the respective lures of Los Angeles and salubrious west London, both these clubs have a big market feel.—
Eduardo Tansley,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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In some cases, medicinal plants like licorice have been cultivated under the panels, enhancing soil health and offering additional income streams.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Along the way, learn about the edible, medicinal and cultural uses of native plants.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Whether Friday’s sharp intraday wobble on some tariff headlines was a sign that these salutary factors are losing their hold on the market is just one crucial question awaiting investors in February.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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But melding such salutary principles with capitalism risks their being deleteriously diluted.—
By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Alleviative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alleviative. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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