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In one of many tonally jarring subplots, Vince works out a scam to burn down his dead mother’s house in Brooklyn to collect the insurance money with the help of a corrupt fire marshal.—
Andrew Bernard,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025 -
The spacious property in the 37700 block of Brayton Street in Fremont was sold on July 25, 2025 for $2,170,000 which works out to $1,048 per square foot.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Park oozes with an old guy’s perception of what charm should be but comes off more like a slightly sleazy Mediterranean oligarch wearing too much shiny gold jewelry.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Sep. 2025
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San Diego State comes off a bye week.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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If many trees surround your pond, consider buying a domed net that goes over the water to keep leaves from accumulating on the surface.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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For instance, if inflation continues to rise and goes over 3% next month, lowering rates could result in even higher inflation.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Now, the race is on between a handful of teams to find it, and whoever succeeds will be responsible for one of the most momentous discoveries in history.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Schmit succeeds Sue Abderholden, who led the organization for more than 20 years.—
David Knutson,
Twin Cities,
24 Sep. 2025
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The camera pans out to show that there are even more bloodstains splashed over the subflooring of the living room.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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The camera then slowly pans out to reveal that Couric is actually wearing a hospital gown as doctors nearby prepare her for a colonoscopy.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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Maintaining Narrative Control While SEO chases clicks, brand equity is built on perception.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Then, one day, something clicks.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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