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Adjective
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Although there are no confirmed person-to-person infections so far, Susanne previously reported on research that indicates the strain currently affecting dairy cows is one mutation away from becoming easily transmitted between humans.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
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However, there is no confirmed timeline for this potential IPO, and importantly, the value has been rising appreciably in recent years without the benefit of retail investor participation.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Adopt a zero-tolerance approach: Document every incident thoroughly with legal experts and witnesses, distinguishing valid concerns from smear campaigns, false claims or prejudice.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The gold card will offer a new route for rich non-U.S. citizens to gain a valid visa to live and work in the U.S., according to Mr. Trump, who spoke Tuesday about the new visa with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick from the Oval Office.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Early to Mid-Spring For all types of established roses, apply fertilizer after there is no danger of a late frost or when about six inches of growth has appeared.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Toronto Maple Leafs have given management plenty to think about by climbing to the top of the Atlantic Division in a season where the NHL is bereft of an established heavyweight.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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One dose is 93% effective, and two doses are 97% effective.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Veterans are often the military’s most effective recruiters — especially of their family members.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The 2019 film Trial by Fire remained largely faithful to the real events of Willingham’s case and execution.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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For one night, Hollywood’s background actors are the real stars.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Gemma feels like an actual person, rather than a Reghabi-style MacGuffin.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Litherland believes the pharaoh's actual mummy is buried in a second tomb.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Proven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proven. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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