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Thanks to courses in communication studies, students are schooled in the evolving business models of the creative industries, and dive into allyship and advocacy through sound studies and the school’s eminence in audiology.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025 -
The eminence whom the film casts as the prime mover of benevolent governance is Nelson Rockefeller, a liberal Republican (the breed wasn’t uncommon then) who was the state’s governor from 1959 to 1973.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
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Their successes serve as reminders that while attaining greatness is impressive, delivering encore performances can be even more challenging, especially as competition continues to intensify.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Biles continues to defy limits and redefine greatness.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
17 July 2025
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Rise to prominence and a cup-winning goal Born in Nyon to a Swiss mother and a Senegalese father, Ndoye joined Lausanne’s under-13 team.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Ozzy Osbourne, the pioneering heavy metal singer who rose to prominence in the early ‘70s with Black Sabbath before establishing a successful solo career and playing himself on reality TV, died Tuesday.—
Roy Trakin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 July 2025
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Because, in the competition for prestige and plaudits, no one wants to be the first state to stop building.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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As the Truman administration learned 80 years ago, even powerful states need allies, partly for reasons of prestige but also because great power has its limits and is costly to maintain.—
MARGARET MACMILLAN,
Foreign Affairs,
21 July 2025
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Ah, the glory days of corporate fashion, remember them?—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
23 July 2025
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Both films fell far short in their bids for box office glory, with Captain America: Brave New World earning $413.6 million against a $180 million production budget before P&A.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The rising cost of dinner and a movie reflects a wider trend: Besides recent inflation, a strong dollar and the preeminence of U.S. capital markets have pushed prices up across America over the past decade-plus.—
Greg McKenna,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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That preeminence is being shaken not by anything China has done but by Trump’s actions.—
Malcolm Turnbull,
Foreign Affairs,
6 June 2025
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Freuler has become a key figure in Italy, just as Dominguez has grown in stature in Nottingham.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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The former college football star who found a career in comedy when his Vine videos went viral has grown steadily in stature over the years, still posting funny comedy bits but also touring nationwide.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
20 July 2025
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At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
26 July 2025
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The Bottom Line: Zayas vs. Garcia Zayas' potential ascent to championship status is happening in the right fight.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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