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the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
a Freemason of the 32nd degree
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Monday and Tuesday will see colder temperatures, expected to be around 18 to 19 degrees during the day but falling to single digits at night.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
In January, the Siberian city of Magadan averages a high of 9 degrees F, its port on the Pacific kept accessible only with the aid of icebreakers.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
Those receiving the placebo also did better but to a lesser degree than those receiving the probiotic.13
Another, older study showed that this strain helped alleviate IBS symptoms overall.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
To a certain degree, any player with the ball in their hands as much as these three will be more susceptible to turning it over.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
In January, the Siberian city of Magadan averages a high of 9 degrees F, its port on the Pacific kept accessible only with the aid of icebreakers.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
Those receiving the placebo also did better but to a lesser degree than those receiving the probiotic.13
Another, older study showed that this strain helped alleviate IBS symptoms overall.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
To a certain degree, any player with the ball in their hands as much as these three will be more susceptible to turning it over.
—Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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The weather service says Kansas City has a low chance, less than 40%, of a dusting of snow and less than a 2% chance of seeing an inch of snow.Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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As of Wednesday afternoon, Little Rock is forecast to receive around 9 inches of snow, Goudsward said.Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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The government also should resolve ambiguity about which agencies, at the federal, state, and local levels, have authority to take a counter-drone action to protect American life and property.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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An online establishment offering reputable banking options such as Mastercard, Visa, PayPal and eWallets indicates a level of trustworthiness and stability.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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With valuations rising and deal demand growing, 2025 appears set to mark a new chapter in the creator economy's evolution, characterized by more mature business models and strategic consolidation.Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Bottas left the team at the end of 2021, as George Russell joined the team, and moved to Sauber, which proved to be a tricky chapter.Luke Smith, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Catherine, 43, has also been announced as joint patron of the Chelsea facility, alongside Prince William, who has held the role of president of the Royal Marsden since 2007, a position previously held by his mother, Princess Diana.Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 14 Jan. 2025
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Including the Bears, there are six teams with a vacant head coaching position: the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, and now the Cowboys. McCarthy should have no problem getting looks as he's already slated to interview for the Bears.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Forecasters and scientists say a perfect storm of weather conditions set the stage for the fires' explosive growth: hurricane-force winds, low humidity, and relentless drought conditions.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
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Her resignation in December, spurred by disagreements with Trudeau over economic policies, set the stage for his departure amid declining popularity.Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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The rankings will be published on the Hotline each Monday through the remainder of the regular season.Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Going into Saturday’s game against Baylor, Iowa State’s offense/defense rankings were third/17th, compared to 52nd/first last year.CJ Moore, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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At a recent holiday party replete with writers, politicians and tastemakers, Talese, wearing a three-piece gray wool suit with a yellow silk tie with blue stripes, was stopped every few steps by boldface names (and at least one journalist) eager to discuss the finer points of men’s tailoring.Sadie Stein, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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There are no glaring weaknesses in the team to this point.Jesse Granger, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Learning from the Military Pay transparency is part of the culture in the U.S. military, where pay rates are determined by rank and years of service and are publicly accessible online.Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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External support for Assad, particularly from Russia and Iran, bolstered regime confidence, while brutal crackdowns on early dissent discouraged uprisings within military ranks.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Degree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/degree. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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