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When a newer female professional receives guidance from an accomplished woman in that industry, obstacles can be minimized and doors can begin to open.—
Leen Kawas,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Intensive predator control programs have minimized the impact of invasive species, and the establishment of predator-free sanctuaries provides safe environments for breeding and raising chicks.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Many workers—particularly in remote or hybrid roles—report feeling undervalued and overworked, often without clear paths for growth.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Such practices foster disengagement and leave artists undervalued.—
Andrew Bird,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Dec. 2024
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Recession fears have diminished, inflation is trending back toward 2 percent, and the labor market has rebalanced, but remains strong.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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The theme of running recurred, as did moments of isolation, with Abraham appearing preoccupied and diminished, unable to fully participate as the others moved around him.—
Jennifer Homans,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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When challenged publicly, critics are belittled and shunned.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
16 Dec. 2024
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In June 2020, Mattis was belittled for having publicly condemned the use of active-duty military forces against people protesting the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Nov. 2022
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“Laughed off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughed%20off. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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