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In Durbin, who turns 26 this month and is under team control through 2031, the Red Sox have a young player who excels more on contact than power.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Nor was this the first time that his past conspiracy theorizing appeared to explode on contact with the realities of government.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Infused with the same micro triple-lipid capsules—ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids—that replenish the skin barrier on contact, it’s specifically formulated for dry, sensitive skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
This time around, any flakes that fall will be brief and melt on contact, like what was observed in the Florida panhandle two weeks ago in Pensacola.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Nor was this the first time that his past conspiracy theorizing appeared to explode on contact with the realities of government.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Infused with the same micro triple-lipid capsules—ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids—that replenish the skin barrier on contact, it’s specifically formulated for dry, sensitive skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 1 Feb. 2026
This time around, any flakes that fall will be brief and melt on contact, like what was observed in the Florida panhandle two weeks ago in Pensacola.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 30 Jan. 2026
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“On contact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20contact. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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