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Comprised mostly of phishing, but also malware, threats, the domains in question have been created by cybercriminals seeking to benefit from the high media profile of Prime Day and the anticipated flood of consumers eager to grab a bargain.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025 -
The family were eager Catholics: his mother, a school librarian, sang in the choir, as did young Robert.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Perry was unable to attend Sánchez Bezos’s recent three-day wedding event in Venice to her partner Jeff Bezos due to touring commitments, but a return to the scene of their glamorous bachelorette for an equally glitzy affair was apt.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Most apt is, will Oasis break up before the tour is over in November?—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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If you’re just getting started with rebounding and want something compact and easy to use (that doesn’t cost a small fortune), here’s a smart entry point.—
Jordan Galloway,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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If your primary goal is to maximize workspace while ensuring your computer can grow with your needs, a mini-PC paired with a quality monitor is a smarter, longer-lasting solution.—
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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Light, clever, and just leftfield enough to feel like a proper find.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Dubno’s novel sounds equally thoughtful and nasty, clever and juicy and full of great drama.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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But without affordable renewables (or rapid breakthroughs in nuclear fusion) the electricity to feed all those AI data centers may not arrive in time.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Thanks to the rapid ascension of brands like Ganni and Saks Potts in recent years, Danish fashion has become a global sensation with its unusual silhouettes, playful colors and patterns, and effortless, bike-ready vibe.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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His friends described him as chubby, awkward and quick-witted to the Statesman.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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There is certainly no mention of Audrey, a quiet yet quick-witted Black woman who lasted one year as an assistant before moving on to get her teaching degree.—
Maris Kreizman
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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Shi is particularly keen to dive deeply into conversation with Benioff on precisely these points.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Motherwell finished third in the Scottish Premier League that season, behind Celtic and Rangers, and while McGhee was keen not to lean too much on a ‘do it for Phil’ message, that clearly hung over the squad for the whole season.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Human Rights Watch said M23’s efforts to consolidate control of Goma have involved possible war crimes, including the summary execution of civilians in February.—
Michela Wrong,
NBC news,
6 June 2025
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Unlike traditional employee income, business income does not always come with summary tax forms like the W2 at the end of the year.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Ready-witted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ready-witted. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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