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Perhaps the simplest explanation for the limited impact of these practices is that they work for some people but not for others.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Earlier opinion polls also offer a possible explanation for Becerra’s rise.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
The new study offers a different explanation, combining expertise from immunology, physics, and animal behavior.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
South Africa's sports minister has demanded an explanation after the country's football team was delayed travelling to Mexico ahead of the World Cup due to visa issues.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Vinny soon found his own explanation: When he’d picked up the other line, Eisman had been informed that his first child, a newborn son named Max, had died.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade7)
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 4
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