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When exploring tools, the key question retailers must ask is whether the solution solves a clear business problem, such as increasing basket size, reducing shopper friction, improving availability, supporting associates, reducing shrink or creating measurable media value.
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Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In Wednesday's Instagram upload, Kourtney also shared images of herself holding a Target basket while dressed in a white top, capri pants, open-toe shoes and a gold jacket, as well as taking a stroll on the beach.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
And that’s for Section 416, way up near the rafters and behind the basket.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Goldman then compiled a basket of the most popular long positions, comprised of the 50 stocks that most frequently appear among hedge funds’ 10 largest holdings.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 May 2026
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Gadi Graus, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In Wednesday's Instagram upload, Kourtney also shared images of herself holding a Target basket while dressed in a white top, capri pants, open-toe shoes and a gold jacket, as well as taking a stroll on the beach.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
And that’s for Section 416, way up near the rafters and behind the basket.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Goldman then compiled a basket of the most popular long positions, comprised of the 50 stocks that most frequently appear among hedge funds’ 10 largest holdings.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 May 2026
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Police searched Alvarez and discovered two plates of military-grade body armor in the trunk of his car, according to the criminal complaint.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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His rifle was propped up against its trunk.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Clean Garbage Cans And Recycling Bins Keep garbage cans and recycling bins clean.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Just as knits, outerwear, and other transitional staples get stashed away into bins and storage units, loafers are traded for easy, breezy flip-flops, classic sandals, loafers—and now the soft ballet flat.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
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Eventually, a wharf employee noticed one of the crates was leaking an oily substance.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Levitation has unveiled the first wave of its 2026 lineup, again turning the city into a four-day fever dream of fuzz pedals, black clothing and committed crate-digger energy.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
28 May 2026
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Many shoppers routinely open a carton of eggs at the grocery store to check for cracks before buying them.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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If the carton doesn't seal well, transfer to a glass jar with a lid or other airtight container.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 May 2026
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The Lone Man The FBI finally interviewed Reiter in 2019, but only because Reiter called them to pick up two boxes of Epstein case files that were found by Recarey’s widow years after his death.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Obsession, a Toronto premiere that has since turned into one of the year’s unlikeliest box-office successes with rare, late-run weekend gains, traces how forbidden desire spirals into supernatural terror.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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The National Federation of Independent Business has warned that small businesses and consumers who rely on energy, rather than oil giants, will end up holding the bag.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Wondering which ones deserve a spot in your makeup bag?—
Jenny Berg,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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After the services, an American flag was draped on Kilduff's casket and it was placed on a firetruck outside the church while a sea of firefighters paid tribute.—
Penny Kmitt,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Kilduff’s casket rode to the church on a fire engine, while bagpipers played and thousands lined the streets.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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Merrill goes deep Merrill stood in front of his locker and began his postgame comments with one word.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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If lockers are long gone, then naturally, Poveromo adds, so are print books.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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“Basket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/basket. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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