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There's nothing like puppy love — and that goes for the famous four-legged friends, too!—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026 -
In fact, that moment of puppy love made InStyle's list of best movie kisses of all time.—
Susan Spencer,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Others might strike up a flirtation that is loosely related to owning a pet.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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By the end of the month, your social life heats up and a spontaneous night out, party or event could lead to a flirtation that becomes a lot more serious than expected.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Marine scientists say entanglements in fishing gear and vessel strikes remain two of the biggest threats facing the whales, which migrate annually from breeding areas off Florida and Georgia to feeding waters near New England and Canada.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Economic entanglements between nations via trade or investment have historically fostered peace and mutual prosperity.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
5 May 2026
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“Calf-love.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calf-love. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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