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CoffeeGeek’s analysis found K-Cups can cost the equivalent of $21 to $43 per pound, while quality whole beans run $9 to $22 — and whole beans stay fresh far longer than pre-ground.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026 -
That pre-ground coffee at the grocery store that’s been sitting around for god knows how long?—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The fox was both here in this world with the nightingale and the pulverized worm, and also in a narrow pocket just behind it.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
19 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Mineral filters, on the other hand, are suspended particles that can sometimes leave a cast or alter foundation shades, though nano or micronized versions tend to sit more smoothly.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 May 2026
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Choosing a water-soluble or micronized powder that mixes easily in your sprayer will help ensure the nitrogen is quickly absorbed by the grass and won’t wash away.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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The line included eco-friendly finished metal buttons in neutral tones carrying a LCA certification, indicating reduced CO2 emissions, chemical consumption, sludge generation, water usage and electricity consumption.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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The team began studying extreme-environment materials in 2016 while developing methods to simulate lunar conditions such as vacuum and reduced gravity.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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From mulled wine at Christmas to hot cross buns at Easter, nutmeg has become an essential spice in Europe.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
14 May 2026
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On Wednesday, Houchin and others in Lawrence mulled ICE’s presence in their progressive college town, known as one of the most liberal cities in Kansas, as activists said five people were detained by federal officers on Tuesday.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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One of the other creatures parked in Clark’s Backrooms nest is a diminutive entity in velvety red that strongly recalls a still, silent version of the Little Man From Another Place, a signature character from David Lynch’s Twin Peaks.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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Then there’s the white sage, with its velvety leaves and strong, almost medicinal scent.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene Deliberately designed like a modern-day Acropolis, Amanzoe is poised on a hilltop with wide-screen views of the rolling valleys and smooth seas of the Peloponnese.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Enthusiasts love it for its voluptuous beauty and buttery-smooth typing action.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Here, the decor is brighter and airier, leaning into refined beach-chic vibes more than ostentatious island tropes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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Mix 1/4 cup of refined white sugar with one cup of hot water.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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“Close-grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-grained. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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