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And this sub-surface map of Antarctica would aid climate scientists in understanding how glaciers will move as the ice continues to melt under the threat of climate change.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Jan. 2026 -
The proposal includes a tennis center with multi-surface courts, hotels, water polo facilities, retail, a wellness center and stadium to host soccer matches.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
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But what distinguishes this series is how incidental all the superhero business is meant to feel.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the end, McAdams’ sexiness isn’t incidental, but integral to how she’s been misjudged.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Small businesses are no longer accidental victims of attacks aimed at large enterprises.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The student deaths were ruled accidental in nature and likely due to a problem with the vehicle’s exhaust, according to the police chief.—
Adriana James-Rodil,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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And to folks unfamiliar with the IP system, that makes some superficial sense.—
David J. Kappos,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Whether opting for a superficial peel like a lactic or glycolic acid, a medium-depth peel such as Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA), or deep treatment such as phenol, a chemical peel can address many skin concerns.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Adscititious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adscititious. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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