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A comedy of offensive errors in the second quarter, with the ball on the one-yard line, destroyed Mater Dei coach Raul Lara’s plan for a controlled performance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2026
These miniature tissue systems allow scientists to study biological responses in a controlled environment and could help uncover how certain exposures contribute to colorectal cancer.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2026
A State Department report shows the U.S. released over $12 billion in oil revenue to Venezuela, returning nearly 99% of the funds it controlled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2026
The urge to project a placid, controlled demeanor to friends and lovers is often amplified by the desire to reassure employers of one’s emotional competence.
From Slate ● Nov. 11, 2026
The bosses controlled everything: hours, pace, and wages.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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