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Bell has an infectious optimism, an endearing love of her craft and is impressively clear in what makes her tick.

By Sept. 10, however, Rortvedt’s time in the majors appeared to be ticking.

The effect of what sounded like ticking clocks going astray felt like an inviting dip in the lake.

Chitwood’s story ticks many of the boxes recovery experts say are needed to return rapidly.

"She ticked off all the boxes of 'where have you slept; outside, in stations, in cafes, in libraries, in hospitals?'" explains Ella Johnson, senior manager at Solace's Westminster Service Housing First.