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In a video shared on Facebook by comedian Mike Goldstein, the man can be seen stumbling out of the bathroom while still fastening his belt.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026 -
Lyonne, who was reportedly boarding a red-eye flight to New York City on Delta Air Lines, was allegedly escorted off the plane after failing to follow flight instructions, per the outlet, which included closing her laptop and fastening her seatbelt before takeoff.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the oodles of diamonds, emeralds and sapphires adorning everyone's hands and wrists, some celebrities went for even more sparkle, affixing delicate stones to their eyes, cheeks and nose.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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About a decade ago the artist Paul Chan (no relation) began affixing fans to the bases of humanoid sculptures, made from cylindrical nylon tubes, in order to animate them.—
Dawn Chan,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Bichette dropped a flare into shallow center field out of the reach of converging defenders, allowing Torrens to score the tying run, and Benge to go to first.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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James would score two big goals in the series, a tying goal in the second period of Game 5 and the Lightning’s only goal in Game 7, on the power play.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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In one segment, when Kimmel and McNearney pick up a hitchhiking Olivia Rodrigo while taking the family to school, Jane shows off her personality, clasping her hands over her mouth in disbelief when Rodrigo enters the car, only to sing-along with the pop star on her way to school.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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McDaniels held onto Murray for dear life — often literally clasping his jersey — as the Nuggets tried to run him off every conceivable screen.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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If something about the now-problematic gender-bending killer of Camp Miasma reminds you of 1983’s Sleepaway Camp, Schoenbrun is not coy about the parallel.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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The galaxy's red and orange spiral arms bending outward can measure tens or even hundreds of light-years across.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The plush cushioning in the earcups, leatherette finish, and modest clamping force hold them securely.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
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By clamping the bag shut, the clips help keep air and moisture out, which slows staleness and helps food stay fresh longer.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There were no belts cinching the waist, and no need for structured or restrictive undergarments.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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At just $18, the feminine blouse adds a carefree feel to your wardrobe—and excels at flattering your shape with cinching just below the chest.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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In the premiere, Rue and Faye run drugs across the border, clenching their butts to hold bags of fentanyl in their digestive tract for as long as possible.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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Protect against teeth grinding, clenching and enamel damage with custom dental solutions from ClearClub.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Buttoning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buttoning. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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