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When air temperature increases in the summer, a spider plant’s soil can dry out faster.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026 -
The weather is a major factor leading to price increases for the top two increases in our cart.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rafael Arechiga was charged with murder with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's office had charged Mangione with terrorism enhancements in order to justify a first-degree murder charge under state law, which could have been punished with a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Plus, check out more strengthening, hair-growth treatments, below—starting at just $9.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hydrolyzed rice protein helps defend against split ends, while sea buckthorn oil and squalane cushion the cuticle, so strengthening does not lead to stiffness.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
31 Dec. 2025
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But there’s certainly been a bit of an upturn in form with a few people as well, which is really welcome.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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The oversold upturn would be confirmed with upside follow-through from the recent breakout, supporting a more decisive turnaround in 2026.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
29 Dec. 2025
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The South Bay gained 400 jobs in November, an upswing that ended four consecutive months of job losses.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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But given that global demand for coal, oil, and gas all hit record highs in 2025, and aren’t going away anytime soon, there are still lots of strong bets to make in anticipation of an eventual upswing in the fossil fuel price cycle.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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By the 1950s, scientists had achieved early breakthroughs in the development of nuclear reactors.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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But, five months later, many of them are still waiting for their own breakthrough moments.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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To earn the Gold Medal, participants must complete at least 400 hours of voluntary public service, which means sharing their time and talent for the betterment of the community.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
12 Jan. 2026
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This would involve defining a vision that brings Minnesota together and fully committed to betterment.—
Arne Carlson,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some uplift feels out of place when each day brings more disorienting tumult to our nation.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
10 Jan. 2026
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One celebrates the beauty and moral uplift of the Sabbath; the other denounces the immorality of the godless in the fiery manner of a tent-revival preacher.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
22 Dec. 2025
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“Amelioration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amelioration. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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