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Back then, America feared an armada of Soviet bombers laden with A-bombs barreling over the horizon, dodging our few anti-aircraft batteries, and dropping their deadly payloads on undefended American cities.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026 -
Overall, the artist’s work feels honest and undefended.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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There is an ongoing debate about whether governments are protecting the right places or leaving the most critical biodiversity hot spots and conflict zones unprotected.—
Rodrigo Tardin,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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For perspective, the Orlando Magic traded four unprotected first-round picks to acquire Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies this past offseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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The human brain is highly susceptible to often unproductive mind-wandering, and modern technology has only made the problem worse.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
7 Jan. 2026
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Common Pests and Diseases Like all plants, hoyas can be susceptible to pests and diseases.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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Conditions Wednesday were much more favorable for melting snow and ice still on the ground, but any remaining slush or water is liable to refreeze overnight as temperatures dip back near freezing, a National Weather Service meteorologist said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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If a judge finds that use of force unjustified ahead of a trial, that would determine the city was liable, and a trial might focus only on what plaintiffs are entitled to receive.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kahn was released on a $25,000 unsecured bond and required to wear an electronic monitoring device.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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Wynbert Soapmasters' Lee also called out the surprisingly destructive effect of unsecured metal zippers, recommending always zipping up garments (and using mesh bags when needed).—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
28 Jan. 2026
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And Anna Sargent proves a wonderfully unguarded and able performer, proving alternatively funny and deeply sensitive.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2026
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McIver, who is thirty-nine, with long dark hair and a ready smile, is personable and unguarded.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2026
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The study showed that this was true even if participants were generally insecure across relationships throughout their lifespan.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Beyond neurobiology, one of the most common threads underlying difficult relationships is what psychologists call insecure attachment.—
Jessica A. Stern,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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The room has a Prohibition Era feel, with its exposed brick bar, antique marble floors, warm lighting and leather barstools.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Jan. 2026
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During that intrusion, the attacker discovered an exposed API that could be used to access customer information linked to 700Credit's dealership clients.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Assailable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assailable. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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