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Coe’s background was suitable for finding a home in the outlaw country movement.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
However, he admitted he did not read all of Calocane's background notes, saying he would not have had time.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
Maduro was replaced by his vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, who has largely cooperated with the United States despite her ideological background.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
To qualify for TPS and maintain their legal status, immigrants must routinely pass rigorous background checks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
The Ancient Shark lurked in the background as the attack unfolded.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Close Reading: The Art and Craft of Rhetorical Analysis (Chapter 2)
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