as in to stop
to come to an end
she mused that it was as if her affection for him had just winked out one day
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Has Bacteria-Fighting Properties A study found that ACV helped stop the growth of two harmful bacteria: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and resistant Escherichia coli (E. coli).—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025 -
This budget resolution stops a $4 trillion tax hike from hitting families and small businesses.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Fresh from ending his contract saga and signing a new two-year deal in midweek, Mohamed Salah produced a sumptuous outside-of-the-boot pass to tee up Luis Diaz for the game’s opening goal early on but Andy Robertson’s 86th-minute own goal looked to have spoiled the party at Anfield.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Closer Robert Suarez was the beneficiary of Tatis’ game-ending catch (watch video here) on a Kris Bryant line drive that traveled 347 feet and had a 77% hit probability.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Keep Americans Covered, a coalition of major health care groups, launched a seven-figure ad campaign Monday, pushing for the need to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits that are due to expire this year.—
Victoria Knight,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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Most warnings have expired for Mississippi, as the storm system treks east across Alabama and Georgia.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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China's tariff rate is now in triple digit territory, and who knows what happens in 90 days when this pause concludes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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After the video concluded, Dončić wiped away tears before joining his teammates.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some ceased vaccination clinics, halted wastewater surveillance programs and even terminated a contract with the courier service that transports specimens to state labs to test for infectious diseases.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Government Efficiency may not last much longer, but that doesn’t mean fraud and waste will cease.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
11 Apr. 2025
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In Afghanistan, where over 23 million people rely on aid, the cuts will end food support for millions, halt care for malnourished children, and disrupt maternal health services.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Several factors could halt the tariffs imposed by Mr. Trump, according to experts.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Once the April 15, 2025 deadline has passed, the IRS will not issue any more refunds for the 2021 tax year, and there are no extensions or grace periods for this specific deadline.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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In 2019, the state passed the Energy Transition Act that set ambitious targets for renewable energy by 2030.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The home run chase occurred after Judge hit one homer in his first 13 games, offering no sign about where his season would wind up in the context of baseball records.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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About 20% of unvaccinated people who get measles wind up in the hospital.—
Patricia Callahan,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Wink (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wink%20%28out%29. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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