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But with the Broncos looking dead and buried, its senior leader stepped up.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2025 -
Less than two weeks before Trump's inauguration, the U.S. stepped up its sanctions on two large Russian oil producers and ships carrying Russian oil.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA TODAY,
23 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, Democrats and advocacy groups are expected to mount significant opposition, both in Congress and in the court of public opinion, as the debate over the future of federal student loan programs intensifies.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Initially, Ukraine asserted its right to target Russian military transport planes in the border area, which had been a staging ground for the 2022 invasion and was used to mount attacks after that.—
Cassandra Vinograd,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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These appearances are well-calculated to maximize exposure.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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For a franchise trying to maximize Giannis’ prime, this might be the toughest decision yet.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Beckham has been a brand ambassador for Tudor since 2017 and has been seen wearing a wide range of Tudor models in various settings, using his style and status to enhance Tudor’s image and reach.—
Sophie Furley,
Robb Report,
18 Jan. 2025
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But one rationale for these scrambles is to enhance pedestrian safety by completely separating vehicles from pedestrians.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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During the month of January, sky gazers will be able to see four planets in one view — and come February, the parade will only expand.—
Caitlin O'Kane,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The new store will also greatly expand the selection of artist and band merchandise and audio equipment like turntables and speakers, as well as new and used vinyl and CDs.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Worse still for reformers, Garfield's vice president, Chester Alan Arthur, suddenly elevated to the top job, had climbed the ranks of dirty machine politics, enjoying the fruits of the spoils system along the way.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The victory also elevated his career earnings total to more than $7 million, not too shabby for a horse that sold at auction for $40,000 as a 2-year-old.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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To further enrich the guest experience, Terra Palm Springs offers complimentary weekend programming, including group fitness classes, meditation sessions, and sound baths.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Instead, this administration plans to focus on consolidating power, enriching themselves, and rewarding billionaire donors like Musk, who exemplify the MAGA oligarchy.—
Laura Rodriguez,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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What To Know The East Asian country posted 240,000 births last year, according to preliminary estimates, boosting the country's fertility rate to 0.75 from 0.72 in 2023.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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In this corner of the world, traditional attires are inherently bright, but the filmmakers boost their impact by conceiving the images to look unassumingly radiant in the way hues mingle in the frame.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Ramp (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramp%20%28up%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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