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Adjective
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At the same time, maintaining relations with the turbulent, divided government will be her responsibility as well.—
Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026 -
County leaders remain divided over how to move forward.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The contrast trim and split-hem design on top and bottom adds an instant air of sophistication, and both pieces are versatile enough to mix and match with other staples in your wardrobe.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Yellow Sunrise is a new variety of a vertical-growing pothos species (Epipremnum pinnatum) with tapered leaves, bright yellow marbling, and fenestrations or cuts of the kind seen on split leaf philodendron (Monstera deliciosa).—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Balkanized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balkanized. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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