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battings

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plural of batting

as in naps

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Dogs spend a significant portion of their day resting, which is why supportive bedding can be a worthwhile investment, particularly for aging dogs, larger breeds or pets that love long afternoon naps.

— Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
This playful muslin blanket is the one Yang sends to preschool, where snack time, art projects, and naps all happen in the same set of clothes.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

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The Connecticut Sun, willing to be patient with any ups and downs, has been investing in young players like former UConn center/forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa, acquiring her in a trade in January 2023.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
The showrunner and cast reflect on Jackie and Cole’s next chapter as a couple, their ups and eventual downs and resolving the love triangle with Alex.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

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Fans could choose from rows upon rows of cleats, stacks of polos, piles of official football jerseys, bins of socks and racks of helmets.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The fire chief, Gene Perreault, who was there during the walk-through, tells me the piles puzzled investigators.

— Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026

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Chandeliers hang from sandstone ceilings while jewel-tone wallpaper, furs, and velvet warm things up.

— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026
In others, background actors adjust their chain mail and faux furs and clutch prop weapons, some of which are designed to explode and splatter blood on impact.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026

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