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It is the shortage of private school slots that is emerging as a major bottleneck for more high earners relocating to the area.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
And Reform UK is seeking to make its mark by getting MSPs across the country, as well as having a major bearing on how other parties campaign.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Live Nation is believed to control at least 80% of the ticketing for major concert venues.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
Of the people experiencing homelessness in the affected communities who were surveyed in the study, more than three-quarters reported injuries or other major disruptions to their lives because of the fires.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Five men climbed into rubber rafts and paddled toward shore to mark the landing site with lights—and immediately discovered a major flaw in the plan.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing major
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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