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for this or that reason
an endangered orchid species, hence illegal to pick
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For those who missed the news at that time, the Flying Flea C6 draws from Enfield's all-terrain motorcycle design from the 1940s, when it was designed to be airdropped with parachutes during WWII – hence the slim frame.
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New Atlas, 24 May 2025
For the Notebook audition, star Ryan Gosling and director Nick Cassavetes actually came to Biel on the Massacre set, and did it all on location — hence all of the fake blood.
—EW.com, 23 May 2025
Countries are chosen to participate based on their membership in the EBU, hence why some non-European countries like Australia and Israel have participated.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 16 May 2025
What Specific Medications Can Lead To Tardive Dyskinesia The most common causes of TD are antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia and other conditions that can cause psychosis, hence the name anti-psychotics.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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New Atlas, 24 May 2025
For the Notebook audition, star Ryan Gosling and director Nick Cassavetes actually came to Biel on the Massacre set, and did it all on location — hence all of the fake blood.
—EW.com, 23 May 2025
Countries are chosen to participate based on their membership in the EBU, hence why some non-European countries like Australia and Israel have participated.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 16 May 2025
What Specific Medications Can Lead To Tardive Dyskinesia The most common causes of TD are antipsychotic medications used to treat schizophrenia and other conditions that can cause psychosis, hence the name anti-psychotics.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Ornstein: United were budgeting for no European football next season, Joseph, and therefore last night would have been extremely painful but not a complete shock.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Across genres, films about suburban life present it as an apparatus that saps its adult inhabitants of agency, and therefore happiness.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2025
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The district blamed declining enrollment in large part on the expansion of Florida’s school voucher program, which provides money for private school scholarships and homeschooling services and has subsequently lured many students away from traditional public schools.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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The plant became operational again in 2021, and in 2023 Doran installed just 100 feet away from it an EV charger that’s 100%fully powered by the plant’s hydroelectric generator.—
Matt Alderon,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Republicans only care about pleasing their master, so their Big Beautiful Bill cancels green energy development credits even though green energy projects already have brought jobs to their districts.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
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That City win — PSG’s first comeback from 2-0 down since May 2012, and their only ever in the Champions League — was a coming-of-age performance.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Reheat in the oven at 400°F for 5 to 6 minutes, or tortilla-side down on the stovetop for 3 to 4 minutes over medium-high heat with olive oil (until tortilla is crispy again).—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
29 May 2025
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President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday evening, after Russia bombarded Ukraine with one of the largest air assaults of the war thus far.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 May 2025
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But of course, a past-his-prime comedic superstar wasn’t going to be the one to end Cena’s record-breaking 17th world title reign, no matter how bad Cena’s run as a heel has been thus far.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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For more on the franchise, including exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes photos, PEOPLE’s special edition is out now.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Jelly Roll is currently out on his Big Ass Stadium Tour, which continues tomorrow in Minneapolis.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
Adverb
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All of these nutrients help support gut health and consequently, the immune system, which in turn helps prevent disease.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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In the early hours of the morning, Abigail had a stomach ache and consequently threw up.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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Yet close readers of the guide noticed that something was very off.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
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Washington left the event shortly after the screening began, having flown to France for the festival on his sole day off, portraying the titular role in Broadway's latest production of Othello.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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“Hence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hence. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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