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For some patients, other tools—like a coronary calcium scan, which can directly show whether there’s silent plaque in the arteries—may be more useful.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025 -
One of the most useful skills in a leader’s tool belt is the ability to recognize potential disagreement and surface concerns.—
Lindsay Phillips,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The sandwiches are named with references to art, such as the Van Gogh made with roast beef, fresh dill, Havarti cheese, sprouts and deli mustard on pumpernickel bread; or the hot Picasso made with savory meatballs, provolone cheese and Mama Cosenza’s original Italian sauce on an 8-inch baguette.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Edd Kimber, the original winner of The Great British Baking Show in 2010, has carved out a career in the food world after his victory.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their next goal is to turn the system into a practical tool for early fire detection.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The result is a service that understands the practical needs of businesses and individuals while also recognizing that behind every booking there is a story, a purpose, or a challenge that deserves attention.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Spier Hotel is only half an hour from Cape Town’s city center, so the hotel also makes a convenient base for exploring both Cape Town and the winelands.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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Rieger admitted that such complaints exist and are partially driven by believers failing to understand intersectionality and its purpose — applying it as a policy excuse when and where convenient.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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The adventurous archaeologist travels the globe looking for missing artifacts and historical treasures.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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For something more adventurous, Smyril Line runs a weekly ferry between Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The 12-piece line, featuring colorful plates, cups, candleholders, and a show-stopping spiral vase, reimagines classic Swedish holiday traditions with a fresh, joyful edge.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Troost-Ekong Pushes Back Against Doubters Visionhaus/Getty Images Captain William Troost-Ekong drew on Nigeria’s history while insisting this is a fresh challenge.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The traditional ignition on the steering wheel’s left is replaced by a start/stop button — a neat updating of Porsche’s legacy.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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The inclusion on one concourse wall of the poem ‘Goodison is forever’ that PJ Smith recited at the old ground’s final act as the home of the men’s team in May is another neat touch.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The film opens just as its predecessor ended, with a handy recap explaining how Ne Zha and his angelic counterpart, Ao Bing, ended up in need of bodily reincarnation.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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There’s also a non-slip outsole, which comes in handy when walking on slick or wet surfaces.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Cleverish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleverish. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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