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as in with
using the means or agency of contacted her via telephone

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  • After giving up a three-spot in the second – though only two runs were earned, thanks to an error by third baseman Ryan McMahon – Gomber settled back in until two outs in the fifth, when Anthony stepped up to the plate.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 July 2025
  • Yuki Matsui, who took over with a runner on first base and two outs in the fourth, allowed a two-run homer by Naylor in the fifth inning.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
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  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park remained closed to the public on Sunday, with no timeline to reopen.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 July 2025
  • Expected to be one of the largest international sporting events, the World Cup's host cities are anticipating nearly half a million visitors with a potential economic impact of up to $480 million that will benefit the tourism, hospitality and retail industries.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
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  • The studio is open for tours Tuesday through Saturday; guides will walk you through the building’s history and the hits that were recorded there.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • The Universal camp needs the holiday momentum to continue through the coming weeks, considering the film’s production budget hovers around $180 million, not including marketing.
    Jack Dunn, Variety, 5 July 2025
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  • The 13-year veteran started 79 games at catcher in 2024 and 99 games in 2022 for the Atlanta Braves.
    Mike Digiovanna, Oc Register, 11 July 2025
  • Here are the plants to deadhead in July for repeat blooms all summer long.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 July 2025

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“Via.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/via. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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