as in to make out
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Nonetheless, Buehler was perhaps the best homegrown success story of this era of Dodgers baseball, going from a first-round draft pick out of Vanderbilt in 2017 to an integral member of the club’s 2020 and 2024 championship teams.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Many families find holiday joy in going to the Christmas tree farm each year to pick out the tree that will be the festive centerpiece of their home for December.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Last year, Winter combed through the archives and picked out his favorite moments from four decades of solstice celebrations.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
The veil was picked out by my mom, who loves a bit of lace.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Many families find holiday joy in going to the Christmas tree farm each year to pick out the tree that will be the festive centerpiece of their home for December.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
Last year, Winter combed through the archives and picked out his favorite moments from four decades of solstice celebrations.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Dec. 2024
The veil was picked out by my mom, who loves a bit of lace.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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In one photo shared by TMZ, the pair can even be spotted making out.Glamour, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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The guy was made out to be a MASSIVE punchline after his rough rookie year.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Live updates: Winds prolong fire risk as investigators probe electric tower as possible origin of Eaton fire Two of the victims have been officially identified by the county agency.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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Of the 16 total deaths in both fires, the only victim identified by officials was Victor Shaw, 66, who died Wednesday protecting his home in Altadena.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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As the air travels, it’s squeezed through mountain passes and canyons, picking up speed and becoming hotter and drier along the way.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Professional baseball players and their families are always a phone call away from having to pick up and move to another city.Melissa Lockard, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Many are sighting unsafe parking lots and roads, as snow plows continue to work clearing roads.Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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What's New President Joe Biden called the Pentagon four times in December to seek updates about mystery drones sighted over New Jersey, according to a Sunday report by The Wall Street Journal.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Fans of the two stars noticed the interaction and took to Reddit to share their thoughts on the shoutout.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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But warming has also now progressed enough that scientists are noticing unsettling mismatches between some of their predictions and real outcomes.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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But our tendency is to view the future through past mistakes and failures.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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And to view this newsletter in your browser, click here.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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The defamation case tests how the public perceives mainstream media amid constant right-wing attacks on its credibility.Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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As experienced professionals approach retirement, the semiconductor industry is losing invaluable knowledge and expertise while simultaneously struggling to captivate newer talent who may perceive the industry as less dynamic than other technology segments.Christie Simons, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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