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Noun
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Then move through the concentric circles one stage at a time.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026 -
Menzin, then 34, was viewed in some circles as a rising star after ascending from intern to the front office.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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For those looking to recreate Hudson’s look, this striped blouse rings similar — while the star’s contrasting colors include pink and blue, this blue-and-white version is an equally delicate design with the lighter hue at the forefront.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Highlights from the market included hand-appliquéd vests by Penny Singer; striking gold and gemstone bracelets by Kenneth Johnson; vibrant beadwork by Jovanna Poblano and Cole Forrest; geometric-pattern jackets by Pacha Arts; and sterling-silver rings by Cody Sanderson, among many others.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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The file, prepared by the Pentagon, reported that teams of agents had seen various orbs and strange figures in the sky or just off the ground.—
Stefan Becket,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Here, concrete and granite orbs (and even bowling balls) echo rounded plants such as ornamental kales and coleus topiaries.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Cirques.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cirques. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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