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Jax’s parents knew they were struggling but did not realize the extent of their drug use and continue to battle feelings of guilt on a daily basis.

“It’s consistent to those distributing illicit fentanyl throughout our communities and, in the process, inflicting pain, suffering and death on Californians: We will prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law.”

That approach displayed timidity, pessimism, defeatism, and lack of self-confidence, which is why Trump was clobbering Biden in the polls even prior to voters realizing the extent of Biden’s weakness during his debate with Trump.

From Salon

In “A Lesson From Aloes,” a character quotes Thoreau: “There is a purpose to life, and we will be measured by the extent to which we harness ourselves to it.”

Crowley, the company which manages the vessel, confirmed that fuel had been released into the sea, though HM Coastguard said the extent of any pollution was still being assessed.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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