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to give an oral or written account of in some detail the book charts the years between the two World Wars
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as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance charted the entire campaign for governor before she even agreed to run
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Recent Examples of charting Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson may be best known for hit songs like Midnight Sun (which earned the star her first Grammy nomination for Best Dance Pop Recording) and a slew of Billboard-charting singles. —
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 People are always going to defend their argument, but until a top-charting female artist who’s booked as a Coachella headliner delivers a performance that’s widely deemed lackluster, there’s no way to truly speculate what the reception will be. —Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2026 Instead, what the court addressed was a single jury instruction, charting several paths forward — including fixing that instruction and trying the case again. —Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026 The couple had spent the past decade sailing together, charting a life across open water — learning to scuba dive, chasing marine life and finding meaning in the quiet, in-between moments at sea. —Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026 Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future. —Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 Emma Chamberlain, the YouTuber who redefined vlog culture in the late 2010s, is charting a new creative course. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 Artemis is about growth and advancement, setting records and charting new territory, very much in keeping with America’s pioneering history and spirit. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Understanding where genuine opportunity lies — and which risks are rising fastest — is essential for charting the next decade of emerging-market strategy. —Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 People are always going to defend their argument, but until a top-charting female artist who’s booked as a Coachella headliner delivers a performance that’s widely deemed lackluster, there’s no way to truly speculate what the reception will be. —Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 12 Apr. 2026 Instead, what the court addressed was a single jury instruction, charting several paths forward — including fixing that instruction and trying the case again. —Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026 The couple had spent the past decade sailing together, charting a life across open water — learning to scuba dive, chasing marine life and finding meaning in the quiet, in-between moments at sea. —Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026 Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future. —Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 Emma Chamberlain, the YouTuber who redefined vlog culture in the late 2010s, is charting a new creative course. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 Artemis is about growth and advancement, setting records and charting new territory, very much in keeping with America’s pioneering history and spirit. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Understanding where genuine opportunity lies — and which risks are rising fastest — is essential for charting the next decade of emerging-market strategy. —Semafor Events, semafor.com, 5 Apr. 2026
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British maritime monitors confirmed the incidents, describing one cargo ship left disabled in the water and another that took heavy damage to its bridge.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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At a lecture at Aarhus University in 2015, Bar-Natan distributed a handout describing his goals.— Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
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The district recently approved new course materials for some high school math courses, and is planning for a middle school Spanish language arts pilot and new advanced high school welding class to start next school year.— Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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JPMorgan Chase is planning to consolidate workspace for existing Charlotte workers and account for more hiring by moving into a SouthPark office that has room for over 1,000 workers, further expanding its push into the hometown territory of rival banks.— Chase Jordan April 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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What Sam Hoffman built there became the city of Thornton — and a free public exhibit is now telling that story for the first time in a generation.— Anna Alejo, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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But the sharper books are telling a slightly different story.— Geoff Clark OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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So instead of guessing or relying purely on theory, scientists can now directly measure how entangled a material is—an essential step for designing better quantum devices.— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 Apr. 2026
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The event was the inaugural Miami finale of the Green Heart STEM Challenge, a national program of the Captain Planet Foundation that tasks students in grades six through nine with identifying environmental issues in their communities and designing practical, implementable solutions.— Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
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The class rekindled this idea of chronicling LeVasseur’s story.— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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Written by August Wilson, Joe Turner's Come and Gone is the second installment in his American Century Cycle, the landmark 10-play series chronicling the African American experience across the 20th century.— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe today Hello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from Singapore, while Leonie is away preparing for CNBC’s CONVERGE LIVE event, featuring names like former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Capital Group CEO Mike Gitlin.— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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Last week, Quié, who has the build of a refrigerator and the energy of a hummingbird, was at the Charles Pan-Fried Chicken on 145th Street, preparing for another collaboration.— Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Some of them are old systems of knowledge, ways of relating the body to fertility, death, and survival.— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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The Pisces new moon creates opportunities for fulfillment through relating.— USA TODAY, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
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Crafting, puzzles, cleaning out your closet, organizing your pantry, or reading a book all fall into this category.— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Some residents are organizing and threatening lawsuits to stop the plan.— J.D. Miles, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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