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In the collision of spice, sharpness and seedy crunch, and in the sponging way potatoes soak up butter, the intensity never seems like too much.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026 -
While the sponging industry has diminished over the years (largely because most modern-day consumers use artificial versions for dish scrubbing and housecleaning), there’s still a considerable market for the natural ones, especially in Europe.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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On top of that, Nico is also, quite obviously, just mooching off/clinging to Mindy because he got cut off by his family.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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To her horrified astonishment, Miss Manners has received a number of letters reporting that guests are taking gross advantage of hospitality by cadging future meals.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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An all-white outfit is practically begging for a headscarf moment.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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The bright green pesto and colorful tomatoes make a beautiful plate that's begging to be enjoyed even on the busiest of weeknights.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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No person should feel unsafe while praying in a mosque, church, synagogue or temple.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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Panettiere recalls Klitschko sharing a Ukrainian tradition for good luck that involved kneeling before a tree and praying with both hands wrapped around it.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The chef Sunny Lee promotes them to a lead role, conjuring a daily set of six (with extras available) out of a breathlessly narrow kitchen.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Lionsgate‘s forthcoming reimagining of The Blair Witch Project is conjuring up its previous creative voices.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Herrera stayed at third base (despite Cardinals coach Ron Warner imploring Herrera to run) and Witt’s play saved a run.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2026
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Harris spares audiences the bloody image, but the sound of the boy’s imploring shrieks is nevertheless haunting.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Last year, she was also impeached by the House but survived by successfully petitioning the Supreme Court to declare the impeachment bid unconstitutional on a technicality.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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The city is petitioning a Tarrant County court to place the Mary Elizabeth Apartments into receivership over unpaid water bills and code violations.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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“Bludging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bludging. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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