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Quarterback Noah Fifita was 25-for-45 for 219 yards and a touchdown, but was picked off once.
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The Mustangs ended that streak in 2016 when Devin Lloyd picked off four passes, returning two for TDs in the 27-14 victory at Eastlake.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Rodgers would be picked off again on the ensuing drive, and the Bengals were able to kick a field goal before the end of the first half to head into the locker room with a surprising 17-10 lead.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
His screen attempt was tipped, and picked off by Catholic Memorial linebacker Alijah Grupee.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
The Mustangs ended that streak in 2016 when Devin Lloyd picked off four passes, returning two for TDs in the 27-14 victory at Eastlake.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2025
Rodgers would be picked off again on the ensuing drive, and the Bengals were able to kick a field goal before the end of the first half to head into the locker room with a surprising 17-10 lead.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
His screen attempt was tipped, and picked off by Catholic Memorial linebacker Alijah Grupee.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
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The Russian Defense Ministry said Monday that its air defenses intercepted and destroyed 193 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions, including 34 aimed at Moscow.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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In July, Louisiana enacted a similar drone law that gives law enforcement the authority to intercept and disable unauthorized drones that pose a public safety threat, with penalties up to a $5,000 fine or one year in jail.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Asian restaurant joins what has become an increasingly attractive section of Meridian for grabbing food.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Clinton years and the 1990s, defined by continuous domestic economic growth and headline-grabbing scandals, were a time when liberal idealism was so strong that Aaron Sorkin wrote a show about it.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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These tools can block dangerous websites, alert you to phishing attempts and keep your personal data secure.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Foothill also combined for six blocks and slowed down several kill attempts by partially blocking balls at the net.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Pick off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pick%20off. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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