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Royal’s infamous no-look pass that went straight behind for a goal kick might have given McIntyre some material for one of his stand-up gigs, but the comedian has largely eschewed football in his routines over the years.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The title of the latter song, a top 10 Billboard Hot 100 entry in 1972, has been associated over the years with smoking weed in Colorado, particularly after the state became the first to legalize its recreational use in 2012.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2026
Black and beige is the quintessential color scheme, but the house has redone it in different variations over the years.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Below is a comparison of CEG’s growth, margin, and valuation with its peers over the years.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The title of the latter song, a top 10 Billboard Hot 100 entry in 1972, has been associated over the years with smoking weed in Colorado, particularly after the state became the first to legalize its recreational use in 2012.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2026
Black and beige is the quintessential color scheme, but the house has redone it in different variations over the years.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Below is a comparison of CEG’s growth, margin, and valuation with its peers over the years.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Over the years.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20years. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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