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Adjective
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To best simulate this, either buy or make cold brew (coarsely ground coffee, mixed 7:1 with water, let sit at room temp for 24 hours and filter), then freeze it into ice cube trays.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
19 July 2025 -
Eddie Merlot’s: From 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., get Eddie’s Prime Cheeseburger, made from ground fresh filet, New York strip & ribeye steak, for $15. Kroger: Get a Private Selection 6-pack of Angus beef chuck patties for $6.99.—
Mike Snider,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Mornings beckon bean-to-cup cappuccinos and lazy continental breakfasts laid out by your private chef: think buttery croissants, velvety Greek yoghurt, rustic granolas, and fresh fruit platters.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Plus, whisked eggs and lemon juice, tempered with a little hot broth to prevent scrambling, add ultra-velvety texture to the soup without using any cream.—
Kate Merker,
Good Housekeeping,
6 Jan. 2021
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Homemade brownies are topped with a rich, smooth cheesecake layer and baked with coarse crumbles of Oreo cookies.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Not in massive ways, but the cards got smoother, no longer the paper-feel cardboard of years past.—
Curtis Silver,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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On the new album, out next Friday (Aug. 15), Rise Against’s signature pummeling guitars take on a sleeker, more refined edge, while McIlrath’s voice feels raw and explosive.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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This destination restaurant within the luxury glamping property offers a refined take on seasonal ingredients against the backdrop of a secluded canyon.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Close-grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-grained. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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