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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2025
Moth is just an abbreviation of his name – Timothy.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2025
After new growth is visible on kangaroo paws, fertilize with any complete fertilizer (containing N-P-K, an abbreviation for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium).
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
Access The Athletic’s guide for abbreviations used in fantasy baseball.
—Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 13 June 2025
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 15 July 2025
Moth is just an abbreviation of his name – Timothy.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 9 July 2025
After new growth is visible on kangaroo paws, fertilize with any complete fertilizer (containing N-P-K, an abbreviation for nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium).
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 19 June 2025
Access The Athletic’s guide for abbreviations used in fantasy baseball.
—Owen Poindexter, New York Times, 13 June 2025
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That's the general summary of the argument insider Robert Murray of FanSided made on Monday, when suggesting that the slugger could ditch Philadelphia for one of his former clubs.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Both products can also provide summaries of text conversations in threads and channels.—
John Brandon,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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Just like homemade bags, each sleeve has an outer fabric ring that wraps around the cup, with a bottom piece to keep all condensation contained.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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Sitting in the bar’s backyard, afternoon sun high, condensation pouring off those Shirley Temples, a joint going back and forth between Bassin and DiGesu, Winter begins to share an idea he’s had for a new live rig for his guitar.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Aug. 2025
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