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as in almost
very close to but not completely
bought it for next to nothing
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Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Mike Segar/Reuters Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny speaks next to New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch during a NYPD press conference after the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City, Dec. 4, 2024.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2023
Several unmoving people could be seen lying on the street next to the pickup truck, the photos show.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 6 Mar. 2023
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Parental controls and other settings will remain in dedicated views, with shortcuts for those always accessible in the upper right corner, next to the Cast button.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Mike Segar/Reuters Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny speaks next to New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch during a NYPD press conference after the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City, Dec. 4, 2024.
—Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
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He was promoted to the top line Sunday, playing next to Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond.
—Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2023
Several unmoving people could be seen lying on the street next to the pickup truck, the photos show.
—Josh Campbell, CNN, 6 Mar. 2023
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Find a park near you that has a fire pit or a charcoal grill, and gather your friends around it.Bria Suggs, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Over the summer, sustained blackouts struck industrial parks near Tehran and other cities.Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Account creation paused after high demand of AI video generator Tips to keep your dog safe while swimming All dogs, big or small, tend to take a dip in the water no matter the temperature.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Trump was originally set to be sentenced late last month, but after his November 5 election victory, Merchan paused the proceedings.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kids who are young for their grade are, almost by definition, more immature than their peers.Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
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David Ellison conquers the mountain The deal almost fell apart, but after so much wrangling, Paramount Global will soon have a new chief: David Ellison, the son of Oracle Corp. billionaire Larry Ellison.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
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The upcoming move looms in the background for much of an episode that is otherwise framed around a wedding celebration of Bandit's brother Radley to Frisky.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The 35-year-old pop star closed out her history-making Eras Tour in Vancouver on December 8, concluding her two-year run around the world.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, Democrats could have learned that lesson nearly two decades ago.The Editors, National Review, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Relais & Chateaux property has been in the same family for nearly 100 years.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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Jake has called out McGregor after practically every one of his victories in the boxing ring.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hollywood quickly became flooded with cars, creating traffic gridlock and an acute lack of parking that left the business district struggling practically from Day One.Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Espino and Rocha were in a McLaren 570S sports car, per WFAA-TV, which fatally struck a tree around 3:10 p.m. Dallas Fire-Rescue authorities responded to a call for help at the 8500 block of Abrams Road beside Forest Meadow Middle School, the DPD confirmed.Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Handsome bellmen wait beside brass luggage carts, and porters offer trays of rosé.Ian Malone, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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In her lawsuit, the woman claims she was raped by Combs and Jay-Z while a still-unnamed female celebrity watched during a party in a New York City residence following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.Jack Smart, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The two parents were charged with manslaughter after their child died after being mauled by the family's two dogs.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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