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Recent Examples of life-and-death
The townspeople’s friendships, romances, and enmities are tangible ways to understand what’s going on here, and their complex bonds help amplify the show’s life-and-death stakes.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
There are all the hallmarks of the Spanish master: sumptuous interiors splashed with vibrant colors; rich, wordy roles for layered female characters; life-and-death stakes woven into the fabric of the everyday.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
The life-and-death drama played out in the heart of country music.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
Scientists have also suspected that those species’ role is so important that their loss could have life-and-death consequences for human beings.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 2 Aug. 2024
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
There are all the hallmarks of the Spanish master: sumptuous interiors splashed with vibrant colors; rich, wordy roles for layered female characters; life-and-death stakes woven into the fabric of the everyday.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2024
The life-and-death drama played out in the heart of country music.
—Keith Sharon, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2024
Scientists have also suspected that those species’ role is so important that their loss could have life-and-death consequences for human beings.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 2 Aug. 2024
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Solving a key pain point for or with a colleague early on can be a powerful way to build these crucial relationships.Andrew Block, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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While the curriculum mainly focuses on core subjects like history, math, science, and language arts, education also plays a crucial role in developing youth’s emotional awareness, problem-solving skills, effective communication abilities, and many others.William Jones, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Putin is gambling that Russia can outlast Ukraine, believing that without decisive Western aid, Ukrainian morale and resources will collapse.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Protecting the Future The rise of Red Note demands action—not panic, but thoughtful, decisive measures to safeguard people and democratic principles.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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This viewpoint overlooks some fundamental differences.Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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The accumulation of heat in the Great Lakes, observed year after year, is leading to fundamental changes in winter weather and the winter economy in the states bordering the lakes.Richard B. (Ricky) Rood, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, 25 percent of younger Americans pointed to housing costs as a critical area for government focus, while only 10 percent of those aged 60 and above shared this view.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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This data is critical for identifying high-risk areas and times, enabling authorities to implement targeted safety measures.Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said that this rule has been in development for a long time with key shareholders.Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Moore’s questionable, pass-heavy play-calling in key spots of Sunday’s Eagles playoff win was the latest reason why.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Dog owners spend about $910 annually on their pups, and that's just covering the costs of their basic needs, excluding any extras like boarding when on vacation, which is priced at around $250 for seven days on average.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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With Abrams as an occasional intermediary, Pelletier and Wolff hammered out a basic story shape.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Basquiat also reimagined pivotal moments in history through the lens of the Swiss Alps.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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Bardella's announcement marks the passing of the influential figure who played a pivotal role in shaping the French far-right political landscape.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Life-and-death.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-and-death. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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