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The documentary won a Polk Award, but it was also widely criticized for taking material out of context and making unsupported allegations.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026
“Fair share” in this context is narrowly defined and typically includes rent or mortgage value, property taxes, utilities and similar costs.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
“When I realized that there was not going to be any context given, I was a little annoyed,” said Blair, a 35-year-old from Idaho.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Even angels exist within the context of their environments.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The reasons and justifications change over time, as each new caste system reflects and adapts to changes in the social, political, and economic context.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 1
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 1
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