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Szoboszlai is on course to better those numbers this season, with his goal against Ipswich his third in the league and fourth of the season overall, alongside five assists in all competitions.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025 -
Accept criticism gracefully and apply it to better yourself.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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In many cases, though, the payments proposed in the email would far exceed that sum.—
Chris Cameron,
New York Times,
29 Jan. 2025
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Many employees in our restaurants routinely earn $25 to $40 per hour, far exceeding the minimum wage.—
Nicole Ayala,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Italy’s Federica Brignone topped the field in 1:35.83, with Italian teammate Sofia Goggia just 0.01 behind in second.—
Zack Pierce,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Jake Heller-Bottari and Mitchell Dumas put up 15 points apiece, and three other players finished with double digit scoring numbers as Mystic Valley (11-2) topped Pioneer Charter (Everett) 66-59 in a nonleague contest.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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In October, Microsoft told investors that demand for Azure services outstripped supply because of a delay from a third-party provider.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2025
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And, for the first time in years, the growth in U.S.-based applicants outstripped international ones.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Wiggins surpassed his previous career high of 28 points.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Feb. 2025
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Layoffs and unemployment rates are low despite elevated interest rates and inflation, and U.S. employers surpassed analyst expectations by adding 256,000 jobs in December. Need a break?—
Bailey Schulz,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Give us a peace about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The Catholic Church challenges its faithful to transcend partisan allegiances and live out a radical, sacrificial faith.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Shares of Club name Dover jumped Thursday, as a strong profitability outlook for the year ahead outshined some blemishes in the industrial conglomerate’s fourth-quarter results.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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But nearing this season's midway point, he's managed to outshine Murray, who has struggled with consistency in his play.—
Esteban L. Hernandez,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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Sly Stone's struggles with cocaine have been well documented, even, at times, eclipsing his achievements as an artist.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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So far, pricing for the GT350R and the full race car remain under wraps, but seem unlikely to eclipse the exclusive roadgoing version of the Mustang GT3, which currently races globally in IMSA and WEC, at its starting sticker of $325,000.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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