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Obviously being able to better more precisely diagnose conditions and to test samples at a genetic level represents advancement in science and an improvement in our understanding of our own body.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
26 May 2025 -
Williams is looking to better her 2024 bests of 4:40.29 and 9:57.11.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Traditional taxis cost less than half that, but the journey can exceed 90 minutes in traffic.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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Although the stock has since bounced back and exceeded its previous highs – achieving $130.18 in May 2025 – its past indicates susceptibility to macroeconomic challenges.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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To top it off, the yacht serves Boat Boxes with food prepared by Rose himself.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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Hog dog wrapped in bacon and topped with pinto beans, onions, jalapeno salsa and tomatoes, as shared by Serious Eats What is the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile?—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Connecticut has funneled $12.5 billion in surpluses since 2017 to build reserves and scale back pension debt, a furious pace that far outstrips any similar effort in modern history.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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The valuation gains have outstripped all of those metrics.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
22 May 2025
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Yeah, but still... Yamamoto had his second-worst stinker as a Dodger, surpassed by only his fumble of the division series opener last season against the Padres.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Malia Jones placed third in triple jump at 39-2 and Brooklyn Davis, who surpassed 40-feet in prelims, was ninth in the shot put at 39-1 ¼ .—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Could the hopes of getting a deal possibly transcend that?—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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One non-negotiable accessory that transcends of-the-moment trends?—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Brunson finally outshined his counterpart, finishing 32 points, five rebounds and five assists in 34 minutes.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The 2026 free agent class outshines 2025’s two first-line caliber players with five — Kyle Connor and Adrian Kempe, who should make eight figures on their next deals, along with Artemi Panarin, Martin Necas and Alex Tuch.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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This media cycle was ultimately eclipsed, less than a month later, by the election of Donald Trump as President—another figure who was known for his savvy use of social media, and who, like Kardashian, was seen as famous for being famous.—
M. J. Corey,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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But Reubens says their relationship eclipsed his sense of self and ambitions, and that was a threat too great to bear.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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“Ace (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace%20%28out%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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