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The American Gaming Association estimates betters nationwide will wager $1.39 billion on the big game — an 11.2% increase from the projection made by research firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming for last year's Super Bowl.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
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People add a range of things, like chlorophyll drops, apple cider vinegar and L-theanine powder to their water in order to try to better their health.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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But the number of deaths in 2025 has already exceeded last year’s count.—
Will Carless,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Mansour Group has more than 60,000 employees and annual revenue exceeding $7.5 billion.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Caramel Popcorn Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with caramel popcorn flavored Kreme filling, dipped in white icing and caramel popcorn and topped with red icing drizzles.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Winnie matched the decor in a red blouse and pants, topped with a red trench coat.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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This means that the panic has sometimes outstripped the reality on the ground — at least so far — leading immigrants to avoid the public services and employment that are key to supporting them.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
The Mercury News,
14 Feb. 2025
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The layoffs will cap a complicated fiscal year for the museum, in which expenses habitually outstripped revenue despite growth in its board and endowment, as well as healthy attendance thanks to several blockbuster exhibitions, according to Pasternak’s letter.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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In Denmark, where Season 1 surpassed its prime-time slot average by 31%, a second season is set to launch later this month.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Passenger traffic at Midway had surpassed pre-pandemic levels.—
Sarah Freishtat,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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Powerfully, this support has transcended political, racial, and even class divisions, as mail has flooded MDC from across the country, and around the globe.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Through portraits that celebrate non-conforming identities and diverse forms of beauty, his images remind us of art’s power to transcend cultural boundaries and broaden our understanding of identity and beauty.—
Alessia Glaviano,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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But no amount of ornamentation could outshine Palmer's incredibly pretty curls.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2025
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The trio will shine brightly, but Venus will outshine the other two, and Regulus will be emanating a blue-white hue.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Dec. 2024
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Mitchell finished with 31 points, eclipsing his previous career-high of 25 set just last week against Oklahoma.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2025
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Extra time in Eindhoven helped the group exceed 5,000 minutes of play, comfortably eclipsing the previous high of 3,985 minutes logged in 2021-22.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Ace (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ace%20%28out%29. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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