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"That weak wave action kept the strongest polar vortex winds further from the South Pole by several degrees of latitude, creating a larger area for conditions ideal for ozone depletion to occur."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
South Africa has witnessed more severe enforcement actions, including raids, arrests and the disruption of foreign-run informal businesses, while Kenya has also stepped up action against foreign traders.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he would support a 25-basis-point rate hike in December, but higher inflation could require more robust action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
Of those, he said, 32 have been closed, 20 were referred to internal affairs,12 required no further action, and 15 were still pending.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
Finally, willing myself into action, I jogged silently down the path that led around the outer edge of the Academy next to the wall.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
“This should not open the door for punitive actions against our students,” board member Griego said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
Councillors have now agreed to champion women's health, external and support the delivery of actions to improve health and wellbeing.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
In restorative justice, students are supposed to learn why their actions were inappropriate and, ideally, make amends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
The SEC has continued bringing enforcement actions in its traditional focus areas, which include insider trading and fundraising fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
I laughed out loud at his playful actions.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Common Core Grade 6, List 1
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Common Core Grade 5, List 1
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