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bull's-eyes

noun

variants or bullseyes

plural of bull's-eye

as in roots

the central part or aspect of something under consideration you hit the bull's-eye when you noted that the real issue here is money

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Becoming the first Latino directly elected to California’s highest office is a distinction Becerra was reluctant to promote on the campaign trail, preferring instead to focus on his humble roots.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Mulching too early in fall can trap warmth that tricks the plants into sending out new growth, but mulching after the ground has frozen won’t properly insulate roots.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2026

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Ashley Padilla Padilla, who captured hearts as a star cast member of SNL this past year, made the room laugh with a toast full of jokes and references to her most notable sketches.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
Patients need their daily medications and their hearts, lungs and bellies must be listened to.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026

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Essential oils, oleoresins, essences and distillates all qualify, as do protein hydrolysates and any product of roasting, heating or enzymolysis.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026
Finish Skin Prep With a Toner or Essence After cleansing, a toning step can remove any leftover impurities from the pores and balance the skin’s pH level, while essences—which have a slightly thicker texture—tend to be more hydrating.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

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For Detroit, Cade Cunningham notched 33 points and seven assists.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists, but the Lakers surged in the third quarter, outscoring Miami 32-21 to cruise to victory.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

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