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What impact could Dorothy and Marshall’s existence as queer direct descendants of the Declaration’s author have on attitudes towards LGBTQ+ Americans in the present and future?
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
“What happened in recent days in Zacatecas is one more indication that ... criminality remains present, dominating territory, with links to local governments,” wrote columnist Carlos Puig in Mexico’s Milenio news outlet.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
To estimate its present distance, astronomers must use a cosmological model that accounts for how the universe has expanded over time.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 25, 2026
Evolution by natural selection is such a familiar concept that it can be easy to forget it describes the present as well as the past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The present company, including Sun Girl and the Pack, approved of this suggestion, allowing the Major to take the lead.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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This inheritance presents a good opportunity to review your investments and your household budget.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Senate presents a different but equally dramatic contest.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Seth DuMouchel said that Carlos’ behavior demonstrates that she presents an ongoing danger to the community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
He presents himself not as a political press secretary but as the experienced operator who understands what federal agents need and how immigration enforcement must work.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
He looks like he is going into battle, not like he is visiting someone to invite them to come get some presents.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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The findings were presented on Sunday at the American Society for Nutrition annual meeting in National Harbor, Md.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Jasmine Beverley, whose son Sunny was stillborn in May 2022, said Bush appeared "lovely" and presented himself as "very respectful".
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
Many former customers said Bush had presented as the archetypal, caring undertaker; a point noted by Hull West and Haltemprice MP Emma Hardy.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
A representative for the youth movement said on Saturday that protesters presented the government with proposals to reform education and examinations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
“Just imagine, Mr. President,” the message began, “that we had presented you with the conditions of an ultimatum which you have presented us.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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Four of the fraud charges involved falsely presenting ashes to women as the remains of their unborn children.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
The S&P 500 has moved below its 50-day moving average, presenting a strong buying opportunity, according to Yardeni Research and Fundstrat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Early in his extraordinary new documentary, “Remake,” seasoned filmmaker Ross McElwee reminisces with his young son, Adrian, about their travels together, presenting McElwee’s films at various festivals around the world.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Winning streaks bring a life of their own to a clubhouse, each day presenting another opportunity to extend the joy and methodically build a feeling of invincibility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Then he reached in again and retrieved one for Jessie, presenting it to her with a gallant bow.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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