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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
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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
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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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Even after trust fund depletion, the system will continue issuing benefits, albeit at reduced amounts.—
Fatima Hussein,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Elevated oil prices also made up for reduced export volumes and should provide some relief for the current account and fiscal balances this year.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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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
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Her voice startled me, both rough and smooth—like a bottle of whiskey set in front of a princess.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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But when a driver removes their foot from the Air’s accelerator, speed reduction is smooth.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
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And of course, there’s Café Sabarsky inside the Gilded Age mansion uptown that houses the Neue Galerie, whose devoted patrons come not just to ogle Klimts but to enjoy schnitzel and strudel in the refined environs.—
Fiorella Valdesolo,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The result is a refined eclecticism that captures the soul of the home and reflects its owner's individuality.—
Sophie Aliece Hollis,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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“Close-grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-grained. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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