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On July 12, Fareed George Hajjar, 57, was charged with two counts of dead bodies – disinterment and mutilation and concealing the death of an individual in connection with the death of 42-year-old Suzan Barbosa-Ferreira, the Dearborn Police Department said in a press release.
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Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
Anderson is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse and arson of property other than a building.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024
The clerics believe that the practice would not be considered mutilation if done properly.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 23 May 2024
Pocketknives, guns, multiple mutilations, one decapitation and yet another car crash are all tossed into the mix, with no feasible end in sight.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
Anderson is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse and arson of property other than a building.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2024
The clerics believe that the practice would not be considered mutilation if done properly.
—Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 23 May 2024
Pocketknives, guns, multiple mutilations, one decapitation and yet another car crash are all tossed into the mix, with no feasible end in sight.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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All the while, the president was watching the mayhem unfold on television.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Jerry Springer Show hit the airwaves in the early 90s, running from 1991 to 2018, causing mayhem for 27 seasons.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Many present and future Medicare recipients are starting to realize this and don't see the harm in paying more to cover the costs Alzheimer's can bring with it.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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That has big implications in clinical settings, where algorithm errors or bias can result in patient harm.Tina Reed, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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Mack played only a handful of snaps because of a groin injury.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 10 Nov. 2024
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Baker Mayfield had just 116 yards for the Bucs and got sacked twice, including on a third-down play in the fourth quarter by Nick Bosa, who battled through a right-hip injury.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Other surgical management: Tinnitus related to noncancerous tumors in the ears and brainstem tumors may be treated by surgically removing related tumors or lesions.Carley Millhone, Health, 20 Oct. 2024
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The resulting lesions, or scar tissue, disrupt communication between nerves and the brain.Cynthia Sanz, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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But some sites ran out of those ballots, leaving voting operations reliant on accessible devices typically used by voters with disabilities.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Nickell said about 20% of the people with disabilities who wanted to take a lesson at Eldora last year could not be accommodated because there weren’t enough volunteers.John Meyer, The Denver Post, 4 Nov. 2024
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Aim for 7-9 hours: Anything less than 7 hours of sleep can lead to significant metabolic, cognitive, and cardiovascular impairments.Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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There was also $15.9 billion in impairment charges tied in part to accelerated depreciation for Intel 7 process node manufacturing assets and goodwill impairment in the Mobileye unit.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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It was last invoked in 1992 during riots in Los Angeles after police officers were acquitted for the beating of Rodney King.Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, supporting small businesses honors the hard work, passion and resilience behind their offerings, helping keep the heart of your city beating and someone’s dream alive and thriving.Deepali Jamwal, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
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Ten damage inspection teams were sent out Thursday, officials said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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This beloved, Best of Beauty-winning hair tool does it all: curls, dries, waves, and smoothes, all with minimal heat damage.Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Mutilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutilation. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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