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UC gained national attention in May 2020 when regents unanimously voted to suspend testing requirements and eliminate them entirely by 2025.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
While the drinks draw plenty of attention, the food deserves equal billing.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
Of those subjects, only the family got much attention; “have more kids than you can afford,” a quote from Charlie, was a constant refrain.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
As his star rose, he attracted amused attention with his Manhattan penthouse and Palm Beach compound, both outfitted to the gills in golden decor.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
She seemed to divert attention away from us, and away from Peter in particular, which was of course just what we wanted.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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