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it's snowing hard; therefore I think we should stay home
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Arkani-Hamed therefore suspects that the usual notion of quantum particles moving and interacting in space-time is an approximation of deeper, more abstract concepts, which, if found, could serve as a better language for talking about quantum gravity and the origin of the universe.
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Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
UofL's motion originally asked for case filings, including depositions and transcripts, to be sealed, therefore shielding them from public view.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
This title would, therefore, not apply to unmarried couples metaphorically stepping off the relationship escalator when mutually deciding to live together long-term.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
In fact, each order of Greek design—Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian—was based on the human body, and therefore felt safe, approachable, and familiar.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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Charlie Wood, WIRED, 3 Nov. 2024
UofL's motion originally asked for case filings, including depositions and transcripts, to be sealed, therefore shielding them from public view.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Oct. 2024
This title would, therefore, not apply to unmarried couples metaphorically stepping off the relationship escalator when mutually deciding to live together long-term.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
In fact, each order of Greek design—Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian—was based on the human body, and therefore felt safe, approachable, and familiar.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2024
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This magic dress is technically loungewear, but its silhouette-hugging fit is so flattering that most people incorporate it into their daily wardrobe, including quite a few of our editors.Annie Blackman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Most folks think of LED masks as red light only, but both have benefits for your skin, so having a two-in-one device truly makes the most of your buck.Nena Farrell, WIRED, 23 Nov. 2024
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The Court reversed an order by the Florida Supreme Court for a selective manual recount of that state’s U.S. presidential election ballots, thus awarding its 25 Electoral College votes to Bush.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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The United States has been effective thus far in deterring China from invading Taiwan but has not prevented China from undertaking other provocative actions in the South China Sea.Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Theoretically, the broadcast ban was aimed at both loyalist and republican groups, but the primary target was Sinn Féin and, consequently, Gerry Adams.Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Ethan Hawke's true-crime writer finds a box of Super 8 home movies in his attic, playing them and consequently putting his family in grave danger thanks to the appearance of a Babylonian deity named Bughuul. 39.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Occasionally, Williams tells us what will happen to characters (including Jude) years hence – a reminder that this story is told in retrospect.Heller McAlpin, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Nov. 2024
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When the 118 arrives, Bobby discovers that Gerrard is doing a terrible job reigning Brad in, hence the stuntman being put in a very dangerous position because Brad wanted a close-up.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Therefore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therefore. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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