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Christides previously served in the Long Beach Superior Court, where she ran the veterans court program, reviewing requests for alternative sentencing and mental health diversion petitions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
War, which both once argued was the only real alternative to diplomacy, is now a reality.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
They also note that if aerobic exercise is not suitable due to individual limitations, "alternative forms of structured physical activity may still be beneficial."
From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026
U.S. consumers, though, are warming to the Chinese car alternative.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
The dormouse felt the good food turn to ashes in his mouth at the thought of his betrayal of fellow mice, but there was no alternative if he wanted to save his family.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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The Catcher in the Rye
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