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Even the unassuming mound of rice proves to be plumped with seafood stock, every grain turned to gold.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026 -
But can it get plumped in post?—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Mar. 2026
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What actually happens is that when your fingertips are submerged, a small amount of water enters the sweat ducts on the skin’s surface.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Avoid entering basements or rooms where electrical outlets or cords are submerged in water.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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Additionally, a study of 39 participant groups in 15 countries showed that people experience the same rhythm differently depending on the culture in which they’ve been immersed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Emma McCormick Goodhart Artist Emma McCormick Goodhart immersed herself in archaeoacoustics, the study of sound in archaeological contexts, like caves.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn plunked two batters in the seventh, and Sam Bachman gave up an RBI single to Nick Kurtz, trimming the Angels’ lead to 5-4.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Isaiah Salas, the reliable freshman, came in and plunked Frei to plate a run.—
Jace Denison,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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Along the walls of the store and behind glass displays, guests can find boxes of various pralines, which come in classic, chocolate-dipped, or infused with bourbon or Caribbean rum.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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Prices dipped slightly from Thursday when drivers paid the most on average since July 2022.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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“Belly flopped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belly%20flopped. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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