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Some products—not many, but some—just work in cocktails.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
Unlike earlier protests in Austin this week, not many children were present Friday night.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Although not many cat owners will want to hear it, increasing numbers of studies indicate that when coyotes come to town and pilfer the odd cat, the survivability of local songbirds goes up markedly.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
UConn struggled for long stretches in regulation, but the reality is that when its starters take over games, not many teams can play with them.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
Unlike earlier protests in Austin this week, not many children were present Friday night.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Although not many cat owners will want to hear it, increasing numbers of studies indicate that when coyotes come to town and pilfer the odd cat, the survivability of local songbirds goes up markedly.
—Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
UConn struggled for long stretches in regulation, but the reality is that when its starters take over games, not many teams can play with them.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Not many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20many. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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