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"That weak wave action kept the strongest polar vortex winds further from the South Pole by several degrees of latitude, creating a larger area for conditions ideal for ozone depletion to occur."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2026
In the strike ballot, 76% of consultants who took part voted in favour of strike action, with just over half of eligible BMA members taking part.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he would support a 25-basis-point rate hike in December, but higher inflation could require more robust action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
Of those, he said, 32 have been closed, 20 were referred to internal affairs,12 required no further action, and 15 were still pending.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 10, 2026
Germany retaliated by sending its fleet of submarines into action.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
“This should not open the door for punitive actions against our students,” board member Griego said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
Councillors have now agreed to champion women's health, external and support the delivery of actions to improve health and wellbeing.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2026
In restorative justice, students are supposed to learn why their actions were inappropriate and, ideally, make amends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
That Huang’s actions may have affected national security raises the stakes considerably.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
Most of the other guests’ actions went unreported.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Common Core Grade 6, List 1
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Common Core Grade 5, List 1
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