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Officials did not immediately explain why the plane had crossed the sea, but the crash came shortly after drone strikes hit southern Russia.
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Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Kendrick’s Grammy talk begins shortly after the 30-minute mark.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
Attorney General: Pam Bondi Trump announced former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his pick to lead the Justice Department—elevating an ally shortly after former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Rogan endorsed Trump shortly after hosting him on the podcast.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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Chris Pandolfo, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Kendrick’s Grammy talk begins shortly after the 30-minute mark.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
Attorney General: Pam Bondi Trump announced former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as his pick to lead the Justice Department—elevating an ally shortly after former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Rogan endorsed Trump shortly after hosting him on the podcast.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Shortly after.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shortly%20after. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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