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As the salmon blackens in a skillet, the spices awaken, encrusting the fish in peppery piquant.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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Dry the tracks thoroughly afterward to prevent grime from caking into the grooves.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dirt is everywhere, caking people’s Vans sneakers, and the day is a dull grey as clouds above threaten rain.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2025
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That meant an overnight stay on the mountain in freezing conditions.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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While some lavender species, such as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), can tolerate cold temperatures, most varieties will suffer when exposed to consistent winds and freezing conditions.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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Today, homeowners often invest in fire-hardening and see little benefit in their premiums.—
Patrick Wolff,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Observing tips The lunar disk is entirely bereft of shadows during the full moon phase, making this the perfect time to trace the outline of lunar maria — where lava flows filled colossal impact basins billions of years ago before hardening to form sweeping basaltic plains.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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The machine dryer agitates the clothing and prevents fibers from stiffening during drying, which is why clothing comes out feeling soft.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Czech Republic’s new government will seek to transform the defense industry into an engine of the nation’s export economy as the flagship auto sector faces stiffening competition, Karel Havlicek, minister for industry and trade, told us.—
Suzanne Lynch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Starches swell with heat and water, gelatinizing to give dough its airy lift.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The period was also marked by rapid economic growth, solidifying the city’s reputation as a financial hub and a consumer’s paradise.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Becht said either player could have been the starter, but Plummer won the job and then proceeded to go out and complete 70 percent of his passes in the first four games as the Storm rolled out to a 4-0 start, solidifying himself as the Storm quarterback.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Slowing and congealing the formless language of my thoughts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Callusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callusing. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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