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And the wider discussion surrounding the topic is one that a team source pushed back firmly on when asked about it on Friday morning, citing the fact that he hadn’t been medically cleared and that dialogue between team executives and the Canucks captain has been ongoing throughout this process.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025 -
However, insurance executives in Florida have used financial workarounds to reward investors and themselves.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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Since Glossip’s 1998 conviction as the alleged orchestrator of a murder-for-hire scheme targeting his boss, Oklahoma City motel owner Barry Van Treese, a raft of issues with his prosecution has surfaced, coinciding with a shift of political winds now at the inmate’s back.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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And while Republic boss Leva Bonaparte is there — alongside series regulars Mia Alario, Joe Bradley, Bradley Carter, TJ Dinch, Grace Lilly, Molly Moore, Michols Peña, Maddi Reese, Lake Rucker, Emmy Sharrett, and Austin Stephan — there's one person missing in action: Emmy's boyfriend, Will Kulp.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Mikkelsen will take the role of mission commander and Philips the role of pilot.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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Tom Schmitt, Indiana commander for the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, served in the U.S. Marine Corps, his inspiration for telling about the Marines’ service during the war.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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For example: The Upskilling and Retraining Assistance Act would increase the amount of tax-free educational assistance employees can receive from their employers.—
Maria Curi,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Her employer is the CDC, not the local public health department.—
Emily Alpert Reyes,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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Admission: $18 general, $15 seniors/students/military, free for children 18 and under.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Paris talks included leaders from Germany, Britain, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands and Denmark, as well as the president of the European Council, the president of the European Commission and the secretary general of NATO.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lee Kirk is both writer and director for the film, which follows three best friends on their journey to Los Angeles to open for Green Day on New Year’s Eve.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2025
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The observations provide a deeper look at how the black hole’s activity varies in brightness over time, said Tuan Do, associate professor in the physics and astronomy department and deputy director of the Galactic Center Group at UCLA.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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Both the cardholder and the administrator have to consent to the arrangement, but the administrator doesn’t need to hold a financial power of attorney, since the card is funded with discrete deposits—not all of a holder’s assets.—
Lindsey Choo,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The administrators then allegedly confirmed they were notified the player was transgender, but denied her pleas to have the player removed.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Eliminated positions include drivers, lift truck operators, mechanics, security officers, cellar supervisors, viticulturists and microbiology technicians, according to the publication.—
Wes Woods II,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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Spotnitz serves as writing supervisor as well as executive producer, alongside Big Light’s Adrian Banyard.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Higher-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/higher-up. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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