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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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Federal departments and agencies report that the average age of their facilities exceeds their 40-50-year design life, with half rated to be in poor or critical condition, and there are multibillion-dollar maintenance backlogs across multiple R&D facilities.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes,
21 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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And the things that are topping his list would more likely drive up the cost of food, including eggs, rather than lower them.—
Kaleigh Rogers,
ABC News,
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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The administration has now surpassed what even the strongest proponents of presidential power may have once argued.—
Claire B. Wofford,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2025
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Lucid — The electric vehicle stock surged more than 9% after fourth-quarter results surpassed analysts’ estimates on the top and bottom lines.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
25 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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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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Now in its seventh generation, with its wealth outshined by newer fortunes, the Rockefeller family name still holds almost mythical status around the world.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 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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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 3 Mar. 2025.
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