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it's snowing hard; therefore I think we should stay home
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Arkani-Hamed therefore suspects that the usual notion of quantum particles moving and interacting in space-time is an approximation of deeper, more abstract concepts, which, if found, could serve as a better language for talking about quantum gravity and the origin of the universe.
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Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
UofL's motion originally asked for case filings, including depositions and transcripts, to be sealed, therefore shielding them from public view.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
This title would, therefore, not apply to unmarried couples metaphorically stepping off the relationship escalator when mutually deciding to live together long-term.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
In fact, each order of Greek design—Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian—was based on the human body, and therefore felt safe, approachable, and familiar.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
UofL's motion originally asked for case filings, including depositions and transcripts, to be sealed, therefore shielding them from public view.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
This title would, therefore, not apply to unmarried couples metaphorically stepping off the relationship escalator when mutually deciding to live together long-term.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
In fact, each order of Greek design—Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian—was based on the human body, and therefore felt safe, approachable, and familiar.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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Storms have become so frequent that some insurers just assume a roof with standard shingles has sustained damage.Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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Keep in mind traffic and road closures may change based on real-time conditions so consider using a traffic app.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far, the FBI said.Luke Barr, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Keli Cain, a spokesperson for the department, told The Associated Press that assessments are ongoing, but thus far, no significant damage has been found.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The form is so difficult to craft that only one of Padrón’s numerous rollers has been tasked with making it; consequently, supplies will likely be extremely limited and sporadic.Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2024
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Hurricane-force winds can disable power grids and, consequently, HVAC systems.Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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And hence the jacking of a bond on him up from $10,000 to $250,000.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Still, Nvidia stock is actually down 4.8% from its all-time closing high set Oct. 21, but Apple shares are down 6.7% over the same period, hence the flip in their market values.Derek Saul, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Therefore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therefore. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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