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Sheeran's tour dates are scheduled with shows set throughout North and South America.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
The researchers then set out to confirm that the enzyme contained a molybdenum metallocofactor.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
He watched for the wires, watched for the trees and set it down.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
His film takes a bird’s-eye approach to conflict, carefully studying how the systems set in place for our common good, on either side of the party or religious lines, can cause plenty of damage, too.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
The first time I saw the long table set with silverware and glasses, I drew back in alarm.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Three minutes into the game, won 1-0 by the home side, both sets of supporters stood to applaud in memory of Noah, Everton said in a post on X, external.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
OpenAI removed the data sets from its library.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
To compound matters, the masculine ego trap also tells a man that he’s not worthy of what he wants until he achieves some nebulous milestone that, again, sets him apart from other men.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
The new law "sets an EU-wide minimum age for minors to open an autonomous account at the age of 15," the draft says, with a tiered system applying to younger children.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
I took many imaginary beaver and muskrat but I did no more sets and killed no more animals.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
However, Purser cautioned that setting up an effective evaluator system won’t be sufficient to catch all AI threats, as unforeseen risks will inevitably emerge.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
Everything we know, everything we are, began with water, says the primeval setting that leads viewers into “Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses” at the Brooklyn Museum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Reports online suggest the company's agreement with Capcom prevents Constantin from setting its films in the same timeline as the games.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Barrio Athletics had planned to start and end their run in tiny Leimert Plaza Park while also setting up a DJ and smoothie stand there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
Jonathan realized the trees and branches and other debris were floating toward the setting sun.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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