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Add the sausages in one layer, in batches if necessary.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
High-traffic areas need to be cleaned with a dust mop or vacuumed frequently, daily if necessary.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The health expert recommends sleeping in a cool, dark room, and using an eye mask or blackout curtains if necessary.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Each game will last 12 minutes and include an overtime period if necessary.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2026
High-traffic areas need to be cleaned with a dust mop or vacuumed frequently, daily if necessary.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
The health expert recommends sleeping in a cool, dark room, and using an eye mask or blackout curtains if necessary.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Each game will last 12 minutes and include an overtime period if necessary.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 14 Feb. 2026
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“If necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20necessary. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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