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Haiti’s gangs help oust political leader

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Voting in Russia holds no surprises

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This week's word in the news: LANGUISH

DEFINITION:

Existing in an unpleasant or unwanted situation, often for a long time:

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
President Biden’s aid request has languished for as long as Johnson has been speaker.
The Los Angeles Times -- 03/18/2024

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