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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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In American literature, this is perhaps a relatively recent phenomenon too, one that could be attributed to a lack of global (and local) educational foundation.—
Aram Mrjoian
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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Workers with a college degree still fare better on the job hunt than those without one, but the lack of movement for those that are currently employed are making backfill positions more and more limited.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
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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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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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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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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Nigeria, like much of Africa, faces an urgent need: jobs.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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However, operational reporting needs often go beyond what SAP’s native tools provide.—
Govinda Rao Banothu,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Musk’s concerns are not the bill’s slashing of important programs, but its bloat, which the Congressional Budget Office estimated would add a staggering $2.4 trillion to the deficit.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Yesterday, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office reported that the current version of the bill would add $2.4 trillion to the deficit over the next 10 years.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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“Insufficience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insufficience. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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