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I thought that if we could cleave to Suzanne’s narrative drive, we could give the audience great pleasure.”

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 10, 2025

Viral genome sequences indicate the teen was infected with the type of H5N1 typically found in wild birds and that it had mutated to better cleave to the respiratory tract.

From Salon Dec. 6, 2024

For now, voters need to consider the question: In a period of post-pandemic school chaos, is it best to cleave to the status quo, or is it time for upheaval?

From Seattle Times May 24, 2024

"But they can always be met if we cleave to those fundamental values which have served this nation well - hope, enterprise, equality of opportunity, integrity, security," he added.

From BBC Mar. 24, 2024

“By reason of the voice of my groaning, my bones cleave to my flesh...”

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys




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