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The raging wildfires in L.A. County have thrust California's insurance industry back into the spotlight.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025 -
The House has been thrust into a political quarrel after voters elected 67 Democrats and 67 Republicans in November.—
Lauren Irwin,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2025
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But beyond those elite few prospects, why would coaches play or pay freshmen instead of the veterans, the tested and proven Division I players, now available in what amounts to forever free agency?—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
25 July 2024
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There is no reliable and tested method that can say that a certain volcano will erupt on a certain day or at a certain time.—
Erik Klemetti,
Discover Magazine,
29 Feb. 2024
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Eazy The Block Captain and Shields also hopped into the fray, with Eazy disputing Papoose’s claim that he was punched unconscious and challenging him to a fight.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Cops released photos of an unknown assailant on Saturday who punched and slashed a straphanger in the face after an argument inside a Brooklyn subway station last month.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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When the club is losing, Miller can become frustrated, charged up and on edge.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Air traveler invades passenger's personal space to snap photos of clouds throughout flight A woman became frustrated on a recent flight to Germany when the passenger seated next to her continuously stretched his arm out to take photos near the window.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
20 Jan. 2025
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Glaser — the host of the 2025 Golden Globe awards — also poked fun at Bündchen’s relationship with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente during the roast.—
Eric Andersson,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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And nobody had to guess the color of his underwear, as his black and gray Tom Ford briefs poked purposefully out from his pants.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Nunley faces a murder charge in that case out of Parker County and had a previous conviction of aggravated assault, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, aggravated assaults rose 4%, gun assaults increased 5% and carjackings skyrocketed 25% during the same time period.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Eczema Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition associated with inflamed, itchy, and irritated skin.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
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This can lead to issues like trouble concentrating, frustration, and becoming easily irritated.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Kennedy’s long history of vaccine skepticism has troubled Republicans and Democrats, though the roughly two dozen Republicans who met with Kennedy in December seemed less bothered.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
8 Jan. 2025
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Young people, who make the majority of South Africa’s 60 million population, appeared less bothered to participate in that election.—
Farai Mutsaka,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2024
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“Pinpricked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinpricked. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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