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the town's promotional literature accents its vital role in American history
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Recent Examples of accented
The back has functional pockets and is accented with the classic OshKosh logo patch.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
For his debut, Bellotti laid a chic foundation—reworking the house’s signature double-faced coats in ultra-fine leather and introducing tailoring accented with sleek, unexpected cutouts at the hip.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Vast’s Haven-1 module, for example, is designed to have just 45 cubic meters (1,500 cubic feet) of habitable volume, with soft white walls accented by maple wood veneer slats that conceal research gadgets in the walls.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The Nicole is a top-zipped dome shaped crossbody with a front zipper pocket accented by tassel pulls and a versatile adjustable shoulder strap.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
For his debut, Bellotti laid a chic foundation—reworking the house’s signature double-faced coats in ultra-fine leather and introducing tailoring accented with sleek, unexpected cutouts at the hip.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Vast’s Haven-1 module, for example, is designed to have just 45 cubic meters (1,500 cubic feet) of habitable volume, with soft white walls accented by maple wood veneer slats that conceal research gadgets in the walls.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 21 Mar. 2026
The Nicole is a top-zipped dome shaped crossbody with a front zipper pocket accented by tassel pulls and a versatile adjustable shoulder strap.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Cannes highlighted Travolta’s flying resume — he’s certified to fly Boeing 707s, 737s, and 747s, Bombardier’s Global Express and was the first private pilot to fly an Airbus A380, the world’s largest passenger airliner.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Trump has highlighted the reopening of crude production under a framework negotiated between Washington and Caracas.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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McLeod also emphasized the urgency of incorporating and said that many people get the wrong message about what becoming a city means.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Carroll crater sits near the boundary of the far side of the moon and is visible from Earth during certain times of the lunar cycle — a detail Hansen emphasized in his announcement.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Robert Macedonio, an attorney for Ellerup and daughter Victoria Heuermann, stressed his clients were not involved in Rex Heuermann’s alleged crimes.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2026
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For in all their exchanges, the Chinese side stressed a red line the Americans could never cross.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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The shoot featured some hints of deep red, which is said to be very intentional and a nod to her stage name, Jennie Ruby Jane.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Accented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accented. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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