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After being integrated, this system will demonstrate its capabilities in live-fire tests – advancing the Department of War’s effort to evaluate and accelerate new, cost-effective strike capabilities for conventional deterrence.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025 -
This new film reminds us just how fragile the system of deterrence is, dependent on imperfect technology and human judgment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Oct. 2025
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In your latest two films and your earlier works, there is a recurring theme of crossing borders, other places, being an outsider – sometimes even in one’s hometown.—
Gavin J Blair,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Saddling up with Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides means getting up close and personal with the Santa Ynez River, with up to four water crossings, as the horses step sure-footed through the shallows.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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In July, the company established a worldwide distribution deal to scale Sanitized AG’s odor neutralization and antimicrobial technologies.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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But Ukraine need not destroy every element of the Russian military to achieve strategic neutralization—stripping away the enemy of its ability to achieve its objectives.—
ANDRIY ZAGORODNYUK,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Sep. 2025
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Late last month, HHS referred Harvard for debarment, which would block the institution from receiving any federal funds in the future.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
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As a result of investigations, numerous UNRWA personnel affiliated with Hamas have been referred to the State Department for suspension or debarment proceedings.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The frustration that had been simmering throughout a dreadful collective display reached combustion levels.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In fact, the American captain has no hope of putting his frustration behind him anytime soon.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Yes, the Phils nabbed a checkmate closer (Jhoan Duran).—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In that case, however, Anand managed to secure a checkmate after 29 days of play.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 May 2025
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“Determent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determent. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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