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Recent Examples of stillborn
In one distressing scene, local journalist Colin James visits the Woomera cemetery in Maralinga, and counts the graves of 22 stillborn babies and 34 infants who died before their first birthday.
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Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Less than two weeks before Jones’ stillbirth in Texas, Minnesota mother Kate Braun also delivered a stillborn boy at term.
—Irena Hwang, ProPublica, 2 July 2024
Their descriptions of stillborn babies are similar; both use creatures like insects and turtles as metaphors for the migrants’ plight.
—Mark Athitakis, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
Wendy Bach, a professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law and one of the lead researchers on the project, said one of the cases was when a woman delivered a stillborn baby at her home about six or seven months into pregnancy.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
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Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Less than two weeks before Jones’ stillbirth in Texas, Minnesota mother Kate Braun also delivered a stillborn boy at term.
—Irena Hwang, ProPublica, 2 July 2024
Their descriptions of stillborn babies are similar; both use creatures like insects and turtles as metaphors for the migrants’ plight.
—Mark Athitakis, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
Wendy Bach, a professor at the University of Tennessee College of Law and one of the lead researchers on the project, said one of the cases was when a woman delivered a stillborn baby at her home about six or seven months into pregnancy.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
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Editors’ Picks 6 Relationship Resolutions for the New Year Mr. Toon grew up with an older brother and two younger sisters and their parents, who are now deceased, in Leicester, England.Tammy LaGorce, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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She was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased from her injuries, police said.Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
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Her house is pristine and lifeless, reflecting Pansy’s own sense of joylessness.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Overly minimalistic spaces, while once celebrated, now risk feeling cold and lifeless, lacking the layers that make a home truly engaging.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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The original pioneers were mostly busy making non-hyperpop or gone: SOPHIE tragically died in 2021; 100 gecs spent years toiling to make their zany stadium-rock second album.Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 3 Oct. 2024
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People have found out in the process — some who’ve gone virtual — their attendance has gone way up.Peggy O’Hare, ExpressNews.com, 7 May 2020
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As of this writing, at least 24 are dead and 12,000 structures have been destroyed in fires that have hit an area roughly two and a half times the size of Manhattan.The Editors, National Review, 13 Jan. 2025
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He was later pronounced dead at University of Arkansas of Medical Sciences at 4 p.m. Saturday.Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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This can be supplemented by direct investment in glossy, original short form content, dusting off the playbook from the now defunct Quibi.Paul Pastor, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Carlos Watson, founder of the defunct digital media company Ozy Media, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for lying to investors about the startup’s finances.Tara Suter, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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He was voted in amid a wave of popularity for his ruling Liberal Party in late 2015 – very much viewed as a fresh face for the future and beating incumbent Stephen Harper – but has faced multiple challenges during a near decade-long tenure.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
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Carter Verhaeghe’s lack of scoring as of late isn’t for lack of effort or lack of chances.Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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These spirits not only provide a thoughtful toast to the departed but also serve as a reminder of Mexico’s deep traditions and reverence for the past.Rachel King, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Joining the core trio of Corgan, Iha and Chamberlin were bassist Jack Bates and guitarist Kiki Wong, who famously won the post from the departed Jeff Schroeder after a public casting call of more than 10,000.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 30 July 2024
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Davie’s intrepid owners have a solid record of reviving moribund industrial waterfront.Craig Hooper, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Few other states in the region seem very sorry at the reverses inflicted on the moribund regime of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Stillborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stillborn. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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