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Goldin points to women’s agency as the main variable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The Canaries -- Spanish islands off the coast of west Africa -- have become the main entry point for irregular migrants into Spain after long and dangerous trips from Africa.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Massive data centers are also flooding the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, the state’s main grid operator, with requests for power.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
But both supporters and critics of Becerra struggle to explain exactly how or why he became the main beneficiary of Swalwell’s downfall.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
She had somehow been knocked out of the main current and was either drifting aimlessly or was floating toward shore.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Vocabulary of the Common Core
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Common Core Grade 5, List 5
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