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The U.S. stock market has arrived at the unofficial start to summer with major benchmarks sitting at record highs.
From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026
Ottaviani said tea, another major source of flavanols, could be affected by preparation methods that change how many flavanols are available for absorption.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
Paying his first visit to India, Rubio said the two democracies were on the same page on all major issues, brushing aside recent unease in New Delhi over trade, China and the Iran war.
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
Brown saw combat in the Middle East, won medals and rose to the rank of major.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Equipped with lights, cameras, thrusters, and other cutting-edge high-tech devices, the Exosuit represents a major breakthrough in marine archaeology.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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