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Key Takeaways Hair shedding or thinning can begin a few months after surgery due to stress, nutrient deficiencies, or both.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2025 -
Really, much of Hart’s time at Triple-A El Paso was spent attacking his deficiencies against right-handed hitters, who were hitting .333/.386/.698 against him in the majors compared to a .100/.100/.100 line in 20 plate appearances against lefties.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Feelings of inadequacy may result in avoiding people or conflicts.—
Bill English,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The problem is often misinterpreted by others and even by overachievers themselves as laziness or failure, which only deepens feelings of inadequacy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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For instance, much of the appeal of natural stone like travertine for home decor is its imperfections.—
Ashley Belanger – May 22,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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Available in 12 flexible shades, the lightweight formula keeps excess oil under control and smooths imperfections.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The Knicks’ new coach must find ways to maximize the Brunson-and-Towns duo’s strengths while hiding both of their shortcomings on the defensive end.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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Most of us root for the underdog, so the humility to admit to shortcomings, the generosity of spirit required to commend staff, and the courage to ask for support are more examples of how tapping into vulnerability can be a strength.—
Dr. Ella F. Washington,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Most troubling is a lack of true concern or remedies for a huge problem for America, our national debt, and the service on that $36 trillion debt, which amounts to almost a trillion dollars a year.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2025
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Brandon Bell/Getty Images What To Know A chronic lack of inventory, partially due to the fact that homebuilders in the U.S. significantly underbuilt in the years following the 2008 crash, contributed to bringing U.S. home prices through the roof in recent years.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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The pope was also diagnosed with a polymicrobial infection and then mild renal insufficiency.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Any form of neck manipulation should only be performed by a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) or a licensed Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) after a thorough examination to rule out risk factors such as vertebral artery insufficiency or elevated stroke risk.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
12 May 2025
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Largely confirming what other economic models have predicted, the Congressional Budget Office's estimations show that the tradeoff for a $2.8 trillion deficit reduction over 10 years would be an overall reduction in household wealth.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 June 2025
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Musk has focused most of his criticism on how the domestic policy bill would balloon the deficit.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The downgrade stems from rising structural deficits and a growing gap between spending and revenue, with budget shortfalls projected for the next five years.—
Mary D. Kane,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2025
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The approval process for the officers’ collective bargaining agreement is coming during a time of financial uncertainty within the county, however, as the county board grapples with how to close a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall next year.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Incompleteness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompleteness. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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