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All closures are subject to weather conditions and could potentially be postponed, if necessary.
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Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Keep cooked rolls warm in a 200°F oven, if necessary.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
While teams and players are allowed to continue negotiating right up until that hearing if necessary, the arbitration deadline is typically when most settlements get done.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Some people can feel guilt or shame when asking for help with fares, whether that’s reaching out to an airline’s customer service team or, if necessary, creating a GoFundMe or similar fundraiser.
—Samantha Leal, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
Keep cooked rolls warm in a 200°F oven, if necessary.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
While teams and players are allowed to continue negotiating right up until that hearing if necessary, the arbitration deadline is typically when most settlements get done.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Some people can feel guilt or shame when asking for help with fares, whether that’s reaching out to an airline’s customer service team or, if necessary, creating a GoFundMe or similar fundraiser.
—Samantha Leal, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
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“If necessary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20necessary. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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