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Verb
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This new haircut keeps the main length while cutting in thick bangs that hit equidistance from her brows and hairline, feathered lightly to take away any density or heaviness.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
29 May 2026 -
People were complaining about people cutting in lines, but are people blaming Walmart for the line outside at a Black Friday sale?—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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The ship reported two explosions and a fire onboard, that was subsequently put out, UKMTO said, adding that no crew were hurt.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Bathrooms offer floor-to-ceiling black-and-white tile and benefit from natural light, adding an unexpected touch of polish to the otherwise playful design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Beating (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beating%20%28in%29. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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