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When the woman exits, her assailant throws her to the ground, rips off her clothes and overpowers her.—
Peter Debruge, Variety, 24 Jan. 2026
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The leader of these superheroes rips off his protective visor and unleashes a catastrophic optic blast.— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
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After seeing the financial circumstances of his community members, Sinise's character enters a bank — where Wilson is the guard — and robs it for cash.— Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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Left fielder Mark Collins robs Galloway of a hit with a diving catch.— Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
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Critics contend the industry plunders distressed companies, leading to downsizing and cost-cutting that hurts local communities, though other research has pushed back on that reputation.— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
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By delegitimizing the Islamic Republic as an occupying force—one that plunders national wealth to subsidize regional proxies—the opposition has effectively subverted the regime’s nationalist rhetoric.— Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
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Israel blames Hamas for the scale of the destruction in Gaza, saying the group hides behind civilians, uses civil infrastructure for military purposes, and loots humanitarian aid intended for ordinary Gazans.— Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
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If Greenlaw holds up physically — always a concern — that’s likely more than the 49ers wanted to pay for a reserve.— Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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The water- and sweat-resistant formula holds up during long days outside, while the lightweight finish stays comfortable without pilling or turning greasy.— Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026
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The video shows the religious leader begging the Lebanese Army not to withdraw from southern Lebanon, as Israel invades.— Lauren Frayer, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
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Acute myeloid leukemia begins in the bone marrow and typically invades the bloodstream thereafter, according to the American Cancer Society.— David Oliver, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
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