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Rice Japan holds a cherished place in Japanese national culture — samurai reputedly used to be paid in it.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025
Title: Agrippina the Younger—namely, the Roman empress who was the fourth wife of the emperor Claudius and the mother of the next emperor, Nero, who reputedly arranged her assassination.
—Literary Hub, 2 June 2025
This city of two million reputedly produces nearly two-thirds of all the Christmas decorations purchased worldwide.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 28 Mar. 2025
Expect kitschy charm, Polynesian dancers and large drinks, which reputedly use the same recipes devised by tiki-craze originator Don the Beachcomber in the 1930s, are enduring lures for tourists and locals.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
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Squeeze Burger announced Tuesday that its sole remaining brick-and-mortar in Roseville is set to close later this month, after its proposal for a new lease was reportedly denied.—
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Officials have reportedly identified a possible cause of death for a 4-year-old Alabama boy who was found dead days after he was reported missing on New Year’s Eve.—
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After shooting Holmes several times, Taylor allegedly stepped away and then turned around and fired more shots into the victim, who was on the ground, according to the affidavit.—
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At the same time, internal messages cited in the complaint allegedly show staff acknowledged the injuries were likely caused by someone else.—
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Former assemblywoman Autumn Burke was also apparently considering a run for lieutenant governor this year.—
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Reuters reported that the claim about al-Shabab apparently made its way to Trump via several Republican lawmakers.—
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Iran threatens protesters with death sentences Online videos sent out of Iran, likely using Starlink satellite transmitters, purportedly showed gathering in northern Tehran's Punak neighborhood.—
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Short videos purportedly showing protests against the regime still circulated before the blackout cut the nation from the internet and international calls, according to the AP.—
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The most famous, perhaps, was of lung cancer patient David Prueitt, who swallowed a supposedly lethal dose of medication and awoke three days later.—
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But as Robby is (supposedly) on his way out, some fresh faces are navigating their very first day in the fray of the Pitt.—
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In the 12 and a half years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired and the two since Sir Jim Ratcliffe assumed control of the club’s football operations, United have evidently not become a better football club.—
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Her purchase evidently did not yield snake oil.—
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
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Good briefly put the vehicle in reverse, then shifted into drive and hit the gas, with the wheels seemingly turned to the right instead of directly ahead toward Ross.—
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But for now, the people holding the guns and ostensibly running the country are not her supporters, but Nicolás Maduro's.—
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Patience is ostensibly a requirement for 21st century Dolphins fans, and more again will be needed.—
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“Reputedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reputedly. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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