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From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
As the aviator hid from Iranian forces, the agency spread false word inside the country that the U.S. military had already located the downed airman and were preparing to move him overland for exfiltration.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
This designation means that universities will reinvest any leftover funds after expenses – they don’t use the word “profit” – into programs that advance the university’s mission.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Satisfied is perhaps the best word to describe how Norco High pitcher Coral Williams felt after tossing a three-hit shutout in the Gold Bracket championship game of the Michelle Carew Softball Classic.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Before I could utter a word, Anna May said, “Frances, you remember Ruby?”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.