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Whether through her body of work or quieter philanthropic contributions, Parton made it clear she wanted the best for humankind.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
"It is clear that Liverpool haven't worked out how to play with Alexander Isak yet," said ex-England goalkeeper Joe Hart, who is a pundit on Saturday's Match of the Day.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Using mortality as a clear endpoint allows scientists to work backward and investigate which biological processes may have contributed to the outcome.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 29, 2026
When you pull her aside, be clear about what you need from her going forward.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 29, 2026
It’s clear that’s where her attention is, that she wants to be getting home and not continuing to stand here on the porch with me.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
But Scott, who played for the Chicago Bears in 2023 and 2024, has made an impression that could land him on the practice squad if he is cut and clears waivers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
These days the bond market clears at a higher yield.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
The agency finally clears a melanoma drug and an mRNA influenza vaccine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The move clears the way for Blanche to be confirmed by US senators to his job on a permanent basis.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Once my vision clears from the pain, I see two girls standing on the left side of the railed bed I’m in.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
But as more time has passed and more states have adopted bans, a clearer picture has emerged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
Ohtani’s between-start sessions usually are closer to 30 pitches, but that isn’t necessarily a cause for alarm, especially without a clearer picture of the plan for Friday’s session.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Imagery from satellite provider Planet Labs released today has also provided a clearer view of the disaster's origins at the collapsed glacier, the moment of which has been captured on a verified drone video.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
To obtain a clearer picture, researchers from the University of Cambridge Department of Clinical Neurosciences conducted a meta-analysis covering studies with more than 100 million participants.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
She remained, even clearer than before, with a glistening black braid down her back, simply playing, not running or hiding, just being.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
The clearest example: In July, New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Kalshi, calling prediction markets “gambling platforms, plain and simple” and seeking penalties that could reach $36 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
His decision was the clearest example of the seismic shift that is permanently altering the shape of football careers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The clearest benefit was a reduction in hospital admissions for heart failure, which fell by an average of 25%.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 16, 2026
The clearest sign of Netflix’s local intentions may be in Studio City.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
His eyes, which had been murky and dilated while he was ill, were now the clearest of blues.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
With that cleared up, Parton readied her rhinestone mic-drop: “I just know if I have to pee, I’m gon’ pee.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
A controller cleared a responding firetruck to cross a runway, on which Air Canada Express Flight 8646 had also been cleared to land.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
But many more illegal supersites remain - and it is not known if or when they will be cleared up, and who will be made to pay.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
At the time, rival bidders expressed concern over the unusual financing, but state insurance regulators cleared the deal and Major League Baseball approved it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Jonathan cleared more branches from what used to be the trail and hoisted Abby over yet another fallen tree.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
After clearing Nepal immigration, pilgrims cross the border on foot to the Chinese immigration facility in Gyirong.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The Constitutional Court said Tuesday it had not received any petition challenging the election outcome, clearing the way for Hichilema's inauguration.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
A California man who spent more than three decades behind bars for a murder he did not commit has been exonerated, clearing the way for his release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Revenue and other income climbed 18% to HK$8.50 billion, driven by higher trading and clearing fees on rising volumes across the cash, derivatives and commodities markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
It was after middle-night, but still Torak sat by the long-fire in the clearing, staring at the looming blackness of the High Mountains.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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