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Investigators raided X’s Paris office in February, in a major escalation of European regulators’ battles with the social-media platform.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Walcott-George, who played a major role in setting up the camps and based his dissertation on the work, described the experience as deeply humbling.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
Coach Lue led the team, overcoming major obstacles throughout the season with a player investigation, injuries, internal strife and major roster changes at the trade deadline.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
But those aspects are also a major part of the film’s charm.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026
The facts might point to no cure, but if scientists let every obstacle get in their way, then there’d never be any major scientific discoveries.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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The Vocabulary of College
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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