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Americans recognize that egg prices are rising, with 67% saying the costs have increased a lot
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Americans recall their membership in high school cliques
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Despite data suggesting otherwise, many Americans think teen drinking and dating have increased
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Single-sex vs. mixed-sex schooling: Which do Americans think is better?
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Americans' views on 35 religious groups, organizations, and belief systems
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More than one-third of Americans say they will spend less this holiday season
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All on the family: ties, proximity, and estrangement
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Bad habits that Americans have — and have given up
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Would Santa be a Democrat, Republican, or Independent? Here’s what Americans think
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Two-thirds of Republicans say 2022 was one of the worst years in American history
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Unfavorable opinions of Kanye West have risen in recent months
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How big of a problem do Americans think hazing is in college fraternities and sororities?
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How can brand activism impact consumer sentiment?
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