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Even worse, amid the endless barrage of newness, our tolerance for sitting with work that may surprise or challenge us, confound and move us, weakens—or vanishes entirely.
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Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
That focus comes amid broader uncertainty in fashion.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
But even amid the loneliness and chaos, Phillip wants to do something more with his life, and meets these people in an unusual way, and then doors start opening up.
—Tamara Southward, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Caldwell, who joined the organization on a 10-year deal, also noted the team hopes to work with the city to remain in downtown Minneapolis amid its early efforts to build a new arena, which figures to be a lengthy process expected to take at least five years, and likely more.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
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Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
That focus comes amid broader uncertainty in fashion.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
But even amid the loneliness and chaos, Phillip wants to do something more with his life, and meets these people in an unusual way, and then doors start opening up.
—Tamara Southward, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
Caldwell, who joined the organization on a 10-year deal, also noted the team hopes to work with the city to remain in downtown Minneapolis amid its early efforts to build a new arena, which figures to be a lengthy process expected to take at least five years, and likely more.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2026
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Beckham first rose to global fame in the 1990s as part of the cultural phenomenon that was the Spice Girls, still described as one of the best‑selling girl groups of all time and among the best‑selling pop groups ever.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The pain of last month’s tragedy is still raw among the volunteers, many of whom hail from Sydney’s 44,000-strong Jewish community.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Canes have another edge prospect in Akheem Mesidor, who led the ACC with 12 1/2 sacks and added 17 1/2 tackles for loss during Miami’s run to the national championship game.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The drones targeted the power grid, which Russia has repeatedly bombarded during the coldest winter in years, and also hit five apartment blocks, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Huff was acquired by the Pacers in an offseason trade with Memphis, meaning Huff negotiated and signed his ongoing contract while with the Grizzlies.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday morning, students will be greeted by faculty, student ambassadors and the Pali High marching band as families, alumni and neighbors line the streets to welcome the campus back to life.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Amid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amid. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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