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Hodges and Cruz were waiting in the sandwich line at the deli counter at Joe’s Grocery, on Lenox Ave.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025 -
LEDs under the bathroom counter or cabinets and over the bathroom vanity can also provide ideal night lighting.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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The big body blow for the ECB, BCCI and cricket’s global appeal has already been delivered with the consecutive retirements of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli earlier in the month.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Remember the body blow of injustice, and don’t get mad — get hungry.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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If approved, the cuts would served a devastating blow to the U.N., which is already struggling as other governments also cut contributions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
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Her relationship may have been seen as the ideal outcome of inner work, so its collapse may have felt disappointing, like a blow to their healing process.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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That doesn’t let Cease (1-4, 4.66) off the hook or make his lack of dominance any less concerning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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After drying, store it with both ends hanging from a wall hook to allow for air circulation and prevent mold and mildew growth.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
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When the pandemic hit, the export-heavy industry was wracked with supply chain snarls.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Both the 2018 original and its sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, were box office and critical hits.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Karl-Anthony Towns is above 25 points per game with a 51.8 percent clip.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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In a hilarious clip posted to Olikiabo's TikTok account, @toniaoliks, on April 19, which has been viewed more than 29 million times, Olikiabo opens the door and walks into a room where Ed Sheeran's 'Perfect' is playing, while her cousin stands behind her, recording her every move.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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No war has been launched by gunfire or a stroke of the blade alone.—
Ocean Vuong
June 4,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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In some rare and severe cases, the parasites have caused strokes or heart attacks.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Discount stores such as Dollar General tend to gain during periods of economic strain as shoppers tighten their belts.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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Spencer Platt | Getty Images More meals at home could mean people are eating out less, showing Americans tightening their belts.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 June 2025
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“Counterblow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblow. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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