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A low-level job at a local radio station led to an on-air position at its TV affiliate, where Kavanagh’s big break came in 1978 when a massive blizzard hammered the Northeast.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Though University of Kentucky head coach Mark Pope called it “100% false” in a subsequent interview, the numbers being thrown around show just how big a business college sports have become.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Using an inflatable Moon globe, they practiced seeing how the angle of the sun changed the colors and textures of the lunar surface, honing their observation and note-taking skills for the big moment.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Some investors say they still expect big tech shares to outperform value stocks in the long run.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
“I’m training for a big meet in the spring. You should come to that one. There’s even a couple of scholarships available. Coach says I have a pretty good chance.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
