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Noun
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Beijing will meet the U.S. reductions, dropping tariffs on U.S. goods to 10%.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025 -
The bill earmarks a reduction of federal matching funds for Medicaid expansion populations, decreasing the current 90 percent federal contribution to the standard range of 50 to 83 percent.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The structure’s decay was captured in numerous photos, and demolition seemed imminent when the decision was made to rebuild it in conjunction with the new Power & Light District.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
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The Context Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has frequently railed against fluoride—which medical and dental experts say can be crucial in preventing tooth decay and cavities, especially in children who live in areas with lower levels of fluoride in drinking water.—
Sonam Sheth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Noun
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That's a decrease of 41.50% over the course of a single business quarter.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Each percentage point decrease in a mortgage rate can save thousands or tens of thousands in additional cost each year, depending on the price of the house, according to Rocket Mortgage.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
8 May 2025
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From the start, the idea was to revitalize Eagle Crest Plaza, which became blighted due to years of neglect and deterioration by rainwater detention.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Conversely, Oklahoma and Iowa exhibited the fastest doubling of death rates after age 35—a sign of more rapid health deterioration among their populations.—
Jordan King
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Moral degeneration accompanies the physical; lying is one of the outstanding characteristics, probably due to lack of moral equilibrium.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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These abnormal build-ups disrupt the function of brain cells, and lead to the degeneration and ultimately death of the neurons that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is involved in movement, memory and motivation.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Each name is steeped in its own history and connotations, linked to the achievements or failings of the previous popes or saints who carried it.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Tshisekedi’s party often blames outside forces for failings of its own making, and is affiliated with mobs of young men, known as the Forces of Progress, who have been accused of bullying his opponents.—
Nicolas Niarchos,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Celtics did not have many lapses like that on their march to a title last season.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Many people experience lapses in memory, brain fog, or trouble finding words, Dr. Rosenbloom says.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
12 May 2025
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Wan approaches ice cream with rigor—not like a pastry chef chasing decadence, but more like someone tuning an instrument.—
Clarissa Wei,
AFAR Media,
13 May 2025
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The movie is full of visual decadence and thematic intrigue, and of enough interest to adults to net Best Picture and Director nominations at the Oscars while still projecting a sense of wonder.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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“Languishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/languishment. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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