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But stalking—the ability to get within a spear thrust of prey—remained the essence of hunting right up into historical times.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
In essence, crypto would become more important as those agents use blockchain-based payment systems instead of traditional banking services.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
"As a queer artist, a drag performer, that feels very much in hand with what the essence of Puck is."
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The project, released just before Coachella, blended a diverse range of rhythms such as pop, Brazilian funk, R&B and bossa nova -- a mix that, for Sonza, is the essence of Brazil.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Enough to make people forget the essence of who they are.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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Unit 2: Pivotal Words and Phrases
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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