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New York City deserves leadership that will stand up to federal overreach, not bow to it.
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Steven Choi, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
And that kind of dedication deserves to be rewarded with a spot on this list.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
Both these talented stars deserve so much better than this forgettable material.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
All Americans deserve access to materials that enhance their knowledge of the world around them.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Steven Choi, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
And that kind of dedication deserves to be rewarded with a spot on this list.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
Both these talented stars deserve so much better than this forgettable material.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 6 Feb. 2025
All Americans deserve access to materials that enhance their knowledge of the world around them.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Deserve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deserve. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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