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Common laundry habits — ignoring dryer vent buildup, leaving wet clothes in the washer, using hot water on everything and skipping the washing machine gasket — can damage appliances, ruin fabrics and even create a fire risk.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026 -
Among other things, ABC argued that it was being singled out for regulatory action while ignoring radio talk shows, which also are covered by the rule, and routinely feature candidates.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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America is offhandedly disregarding science.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Trump has instituted a pay-to-play system for his allies and unilaterally started wars while disregarding Congress’s authority as a coequal branch of government.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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And neglecting to clean the washing machine gasket — that rubber seal around a front-loader’s door — allows moisture and residue to collect, leading to mold and unpleasant smells that transfer right back onto clean laundry.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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She is currently wanted after neglecting to show up for her first trial appearance in March, according to the Springfield outlet.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Is an important event missing from this date?—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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You could be forgiven for missing the name.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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On Sunday, May 3, a United Boeing 767-400 coming from Venice, Italy, came into contact with the pole while passing over a major roadway at a very low elevation on its final approach, the carrier confirmed in a statement shared with PEOPLE.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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The incident occurred when the plane was passing over the southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The rest of the production had been much harder—particularly because, to his frustration, he’d been forced to film primarily in Atlanta rather than in Oakland, after a year of maddening delays led to the production losing its California tax rebate.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The Wolves were wiped out by the Spurs in the second round, losing Game 6 by 30 points on Friday night.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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“Blanking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanking. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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