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That clogs the judicial system, wastes limited resources, and delays justice for those with legitimate grievances.—
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
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Both are highly absorptive, drawing out excess oil that clogs pores and contributes to breakouts.—
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Glacial outburst floods happen when the ice dams holding back glacial lakes fail, allowing a sudden release of water.—
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That decision — made soon after the Minneapolis incident made national headlines — blocks state investigators at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension from accessing key evidence, like Good's car and other case materials, which has drawn scrutiny from state leaders.—
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The law blocks schools from expanding sports programs for male athletes at the expense of women, but that protection completely unravels when male athletes simply transfer their physical advantages into women’s sports.—
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“Corks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corks. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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