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as in to hollow (out)
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On most legislation, Republicans typically need 10 Democratic votes to bypass the 60-vote filibuster threshold.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025 -
Judge Tony Baumgartner dictated additional terms, stating that the court needed to be aware of where Brown resided.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Then, in March, an appeals court acquitted Lee, freeing him to campaign in the snap election.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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He was freed on parole from the Terre Haute, Indiana, federal penitentiary on Nov. 30, 1948, after serving 32 months of his five-year prison sentence.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Barkov would probably want that spread around to the rest of the team.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Even if the news is hard, your employees want and will appreciate the truth.—
Nikki Little,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Nearly all, 97%, plan to travel specifically to reduce stress, anxiety or fully unplug, according to Flywire’s latest study.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Parents can join in on the fun during Family Weekend Camps—special weekends where families can unplug with zip lining, canoeing, pony rides, and more.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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This tactic is sometimes used to justify letting an employee go under the guise of poor performance.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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By confusing the idea that the people’s will must prevail with what the law actually says, these leaders justify intimidating judges and their sound legal rulings, a move that ultimately undermines democracy.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
23 May 2025
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In another outfit change, Lopez took the opportunity to show off her abs in a sparkling metallic gown with dramatic cutouts and a sheer tiered fringe skirt.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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This news will take nobody who has been watching developments in the U.K. by surprise.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Strong winds are occurring but are not so strong as to warrant a High wind warning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
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This conservatism is warranted on hot, still summer days when everyone is cranking up their air conditioning, but such caution often restricts the amount of electricity available to customers.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Open (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/open%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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