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According to a statement from the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s office, Whiting was found in a bedroom with a gunshot wound to the head that occurred prior to the fire.
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
That said, Demi and Bret were vacationing in Europe together prior to the trip to the villa, and he's continued to support her amid rumors.
—Brianne Tracy, People.com, 14 May 2025
Erik and Lyle Menendez appeared in court via video camera from the San Diego prison where they are incarcerated and were each given a chance to address the court prior to their sentencing.
—Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
Police said a school staff member threw the computer out the window prior to the officer’s arrival.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 15 May 2025
That said, Demi and Bret were vacationing in Europe together prior to the trip to the villa, and he's continued to support her amid rumors.
—Brianne Tracy, People.com, 14 May 2025
Erik and Lyle Menendez appeared in court via video camera from the San Diego prison where they are incarcerated and were each given a chance to address the court prior to their sentencing.
—Stepheny Price , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
Police said a school staff member threw the computer out the window prior to the officer’s arrival.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025
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Glasnow threw one bullpen last week before being shut down for a couple of days of throwing because of unrelated back tightness.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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With nine more seasons under his belt as the head coach of the Carolina Panthers previous to that, he's recorded a 102-103-2 overall record.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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In the 18 years previous to that, Nagy was an NFL scout.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Accepting the award is bittersweet for the band members, but they’re honored to pay their respects to Vaughn’s legacy.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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My Happy Place Season 1 finale (CNN) MONDAY, JUNE 9 📺 Art Detectives (Acorn TV, two-episode premiere) Stephen Moyer plays a detective who solves murders connected to the world of art and antiques — from Old Master paintings, to Banksy street art, to medieval manuscripts and collectible vinyl.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
30 May 2025
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“Prior to.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prior%20to. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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