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It’s part of an elaborate cat-and-mouse game many colleges play to manage yield, or the share of admitted students who enroll.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
They are also quite the showstopper in an elaborate brunch spread.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Authorities were investigating the incident but did not elaborate on the perpetrator.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
They occasionally pop on screen to fact-check or elaborate on their father’s responses to questions.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
A few elaborate hand wo ven rugs fell onto the dirt.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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