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Democrats can't seem to agree on how to combat the president or come up with a clear counter message to combat the MAGA populism dominating Washington.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025 -
Hand-cleaning edges under counters and by baseboards in bathrooms is a good idea, too.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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Arie Garcia-Evans and her Waubonsie Valley basketball teammates were on the ropes after absorbing more than a few literal body blows against Bolingbrook in the Class 4A sectional semifinals on Tuesday.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Stevenson dropped Padley three times in the ninth round with body blows before his corner threw in the towel.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Image Other economists also said the blow to the labor market, which had cooled before Mr. Trump embarked on his global trade war, could be severe.—
Tony Romm,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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His ruling, stopping the TPS revocation while the lawsuit plays out in his court, was a blow to the Trump administration.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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On their second album, Illuminator, the Brooklyn quintet plays trembling space rock with airy, psych-pop hooks that recall the Cure, Spiritualized, and Spacemen 3.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
4 Apr. 2025
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The side shelf has built-in tool hooks and multiple shelves, giving you room to store all your must-have ingredients.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to the beans, the smoothie also delivers a huge hit of fiber as well as protein, which is an important consideration at breakfast for a few reasons.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Boilermakers’ perimeter depth took a hit with the recent departures of Myles Colvin (to Wake Forest) and Camden Heide (Texas), but this will be the only team returning a first-team AP All-American in Braden Smith, not to mention an honorable mention in forward Trey Kaufman-Renn.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Listen to a clip of Cardi B’s X Spaces conversation below.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
1 Apr. 2025
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On Tuesday, April 1, the 46-year-old British actress and model took to Instagram to celebrate her daughter's big day with a tribute featuring videos and photos of her over the years, and among the images shared was a brief clip of the 70-year-old Die Hard actor snuggling Mabel as a baby.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Deaths from strokes may double by the same year, and 10% to 20% of adults experience depression later in life.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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More about Lisa Sanders, M.D. What to Know About Heart Health Heart attacks and strokes are among the leading causes of death around the world, but there are ways to protect yourself.—
Lisa Sanders, M.D.,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The assault escalated into a violent spectacle, with The Rock employing a belt to inflict further damage.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Fifty percent of the Good American collection is denim; 47 percent is ready-to-wear, which includes tops, bottoms, dresses, jackets and outerwear, and 3 percent is belts.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Counterblow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblow. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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