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Shepard coach Bridget McDermott typed it next to one of the plays on the cards that the Astros wear on their wrists.
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Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
This unique approach has made Alterre shoes especially popular with brides wanting something special for their big day as well as working women looking to maximize the cost-per-wear on office 'fits.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
There are too many of the latter to count as the evening wears on, yielding a shootout at Sosa’s estate that really comes alive due to all the elements at play, from Grabinski’s impressive balancing of multiple story threads to Isabelle Guay’s production design that mixes eras and colors.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
The blend of ginger, lavender, and geranium helps when fatigue or nausea hits mid-flight, and the scent is distinctive enough to wear on its own like a subtle perfume.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
New Zealand made 175-6 after being sent in on a pitch which became trickier as the evening wore on.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
But the ceremony has also become known for the fabulous fashion worn on the red carpet.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Which isn’t to say that Disney’s exactly shaking in its boots … or whatever those giant yellow things are that Mickey Mouse wears on his feet.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
As the drive wore on, his demeanor shifted.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
This unique approach has made Alterre shoes especially popular with brides wanting something special for their big day as well as working women looking to maximize the cost-per-wear on office 'fits.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2026
There are too many of the latter to count as the evening wears on, yielding a shootout at Sosa’s estate that really comes alive due to all the elements at play, from Grabinski’s impressive balancing of multiple story threads to Isabelle Guay’s production design that mixes eras and colors.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
The blend of ginger, lavender, and geranium helps when fatigue or nausea hits mid-flight, and the scent is distinctive enough to wear on its own like a subtle perfume.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Mar. 2026
New Zealand made 175-6 after being sent in on a pitch which became trickier as the evening wore on.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
But the ceremony has also become known for the fabulous fashion worn on the red carpet.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Which isn’t to say that Disney’s exactly shaking in its boots … or whatever those giant yellow things are that Mickey Mouse wears on his feet.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
As the drive wore on, his demeanor shifted.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Wear on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wear%20on. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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