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as in to hollow (out)
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However, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) warned deeper, long-term solutions are needed.—
Aaron Cooper,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025 -
Her office needs months of repairs for smoke damage.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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The European Union will free up $840 billion in funding to funnel into defense across the bloc, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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But Jordan says the money freed up within a few days.—
Debbie Elliott,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
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By Ben Walsh Donald Trump wants to get back into the casino business.—
Ben Walsh,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Boston Bruins general manager wanted the captain to conclude his career in Black and Gold.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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People in the building couldn't figure out how to turn it off, so they were ordered to unplug all TVs.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ensure No Single Person Holds ‘The Keys To The Kingdom’ The safest way to secure something is to unplug it from the network.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Inflation Trends The FOMC had been hoping inflation would trend closer to its 2% annual target to justify further rate cuts.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Our expert take The Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a standout premium credit card with plenty of luxury perks and statement credits to justify its annual fee.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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On Monday, the U.S. took another step toward thawing relations with Russia by weighing whether to lift sanctions on some Russian entities and individuals.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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By this point, Brody is sitting too; Chapman stands to take a picture of him and his parents on the couch across from Madison’s.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Syed's conviction was overturned by a circuit judge in 2016, who found that a failure by defense at his trial to challenge cell tower information warranted a new trial.—
Chloe Atkins,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Still, members of Congress are not convinced that the layoffs were warranted with bipartisan lawmakers demanding clarity on the extent of the cuts and their impact on services.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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