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"It's never too late to start playing an instrument, and starting in old age may have major benefits."
From Science Daily • Jun. 13, 2026
The military paid tribute to the major general, who local media reported was 61 when he died, describing the loss as "tragic" and offered condolences to his family and former colleagues.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Under the proposed contract, major studios would increase their contributions to the DGA’s health plan by 24.4% over four years, the largest since the plan was founded.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
From far-flung qualifying matches to major tournaments, it was always understood that the American offense flowed through him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
Driven by two fission reactors, this sub was a major advance for the Soviets.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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Tier 2 Words for the SBAC ELA Items
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The Vocabulary of College
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PARCC: Language of the Test (Grade 11)
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