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The workers soon recovered a small safe and the gold coins inside it, delivering the bounty to the beaming homeowner, a moment captured in a Facebook video.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025 -
Angela, having ditched her hoodie-centric wardrobe to transform into a beaming bride, also strives to honor the seriousness of the occasion—though a secret she’s been carrying makes a royal mess of the proceedings, and opens stress cracks in the relationships of both couples.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Lawrence received many pearls of wisdom from Robin Williams, and one shines bright even three decades later.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hudson's, and potentially Belichick's presence at the competition will only brighten the national spotlight on it.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Blink Outdoor 4 Floodlight outdoor security camera brightens your driveway with a 50% discount while capturing clear footage day or night.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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Even outside of the event season, Pismo radiates that classic California charm with wide-open beaches, fresh seafood, and a town that greets everyone with a smile.—
Pismo Beach Conference and Visitor Bureau,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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Today, most of Micanopy’s activity radiates from Cholokka Boulevard.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2025
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Bring to light what’s at conflicting purposes while the sun clashes with Mars.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The poor performance led one Lakers legend to try and light a fire underneath his former squad.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Beat (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beat%20%28down%29. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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