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But as troops in Gonzalez’s unit sprinted past razor wire to breach an enemy trench, he had a problem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
But here’s a thought: Maybe the problem is not with Tennessee law but instead with the ethical standards that keep reputable medical professionals from participating in executions.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
In Reneé Rapp–esque wire-framed glasses, he no longer looked like the youngest billionaire in recent history but rather a precariously employed part-time DJ with a menthol-cigarette problem.
From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2026
Jiang's group has approached the same problem from a theoretical perspective, studying how engineered quantum vacuum environments could influence different states of matter.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
‘The problem is, I don’t even understand why. I don’t know what I’ve done.’
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
“The problems that we have seen, such as in Mr. Carruthers’s case, are the predictable result of working with such unscrupulous actors.”
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
In the worms, problems with leucine breakdown disrupted mitochondrial function and were linked to fertility problems.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel blames himself for the problems the team is experiencing on offense, but is confident they can be fixed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026
"We broke up and I no longer see my child. I feel like I've contributed to the problems in South Africa, instead of being the gentleman that I know I am."
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Autumn gives me that radiant smile again, and I almost forget about all my problems.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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"Eleven"
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