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The gods prove cruel but not omnipotent, and the modern settings exert their own redemptive pull; the final effect is that of a magic trick, in which the characters manage, in each film’s miraculous closing moments, to slip the bonds of tragedy.
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
The amount of audio influence this interface can exert really has to be heard.
—Simon Lucas, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
Benjamin Duke exerted a major influence on his brother’s philanthropic priorities.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite this, the U.S. and its partners aim to ensure that the Islamic State (IS) group, which still has a presence in Syria, cannot exploit the leadership void and once again exert control over wide swaths of the country.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
The amount of audio influence this interface can exert really has to be heard.
—Simon Lucas, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
Benjamin Duke exerted a major influence on his brother’s philanthropic priorities.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite this, the U.S. and its partners aim to ensure that the Islamic State (IS) group, which still has a presence in Syria, cannot exploit the leadership void and once again exert control over wide swaths of the country.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The qualities that make a region attractive for visitors also apply to businesses and workforce relocators: a high quality of life, affordability, cultural and entertainment options, safety, cleanliness, accessibility and ease of transportation, among others.Jenna Saucedo-Herrera, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The black paint was applied and intended to wear and chip, slowly revealing the gold case underneath.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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One of Trump's top confidants, billionaire Elon Musk, who used his massive social media following to help kill the spending bill, even suggested Congress leave the government closed until Trump takes office next month, and a handful of Republican hardliners in the House agreed.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Finding Chiron’s gas In the new study, a team used data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to study these TNOs that are a bit like floating time capsules.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2024
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Advocating For Policy Changes Businesses wield considerable influence and can advocate for policies that promote digital equity.Sumeet Grover, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally, a handful of prestigious journals have wielded significant control over which research gets published.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2024
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Stylized with a pink color scheme and modern feel, Saucy will employ some of the latest in industry tech to create a smooth, streamlined experience, according to KFC.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hill did learn to type but to this day employs just two fingers to get the job done.Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Exert.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exert. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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