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In an interview, Madigan said VOA had too broad a definition of what was a “direct threat” to safety that would allow for immediate removal.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi called for an extension to the cease-fire, to allow for talks to continue.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
These systems allow for long interaction times, making cold-atom setups a strong candidate for testing the idea.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
The White House is making some compromises by saying it wants to allow for protections and workforce training programs in its legislative framework.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Only a few of the neighbors stood by Mami—Doña Ana, whose daughter watched us, Doña Zena, whose Christian beliefs didn’t allow for envy, and Doña Lola, who valued everyone equally.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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