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The first single also touts a music video that bears out that narrative.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026 -
Locals and wildlife experts say the Eaton fire exacerbated the situation, driving many bears out of their natural habitat in search of food, water and shelter.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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The presence of an external enemy unifies the security forces, hardens their resolve, prevents defections, and makes internal fractures less likely.—
Omid Memarian,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2026
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The shoots are harvested before the plant hardens into the woody stalks that bamboo is famous for — and that pandas chew.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Anyone who witnesses or suspects that an animal is being neglected or abused is asked to call the SPCA's Confidential Cruelty Hotline at (914) 941-7797.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The teacher witnesses the car wreck and runs inside to retrieve her phone, using a rock to keep the door propped open.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Predictability sets those expectations.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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What sets Return apart is its perfect self-containment.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
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When the cast finally congeals at Kyle’s summer solstice party, Rachel is right up in there in the mix.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Backs (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backs%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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