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At various points in history, U.S. administrations have alternately prioritized drug enforcement or migration control, says Professor Andreas.
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Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2024
Behind an uber-physical offensive line, an ultra-aggressive coach, and defenses and offenses full of some of the league’s most promising players, the Lions already clinched a playoff spot by alternately crushing opponents and being more creative.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating until smooth after reach addition.
—Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
The bottom line October in the U.S. is the season for pumpkin spice, but the month also harbors the dangerous edge of Halloween.
And getting spooked and soothed alternately is indeed what markets are doing in October.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2024
Behind an uber-physical offensive line, an ultra-aggressive coach, and defenses and offenses full of some of the league’s most promising players, the Lions already clinched a playoff spot by alternately crushing opponents and being more creative.
—Andrew Greif, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating until smooth after reach addition.
—Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
The bottom line October in the U.S. is the season for pumpkin spice, but the month also harbors the dangerous edge of Halloween.
And getting spooked and soothed alternately is indeed what markets are doing in October.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Alternately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alternately. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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