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The reversible Nancy boot in black and brown suede, which features a soft, turn-up upper that folds over the entire boot.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Crow’s feet, under-eye wrinkles, nasolabial folds, and cheek folds, among others, were all reduced after 12 weeks, while skin texture overall appears more smooth and glass-like.—
Kathleen Baird-Murray,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sure, Johnson’s physics-defying mid-air adjustment shows up in college football highlight supercuts, but the networks that run the sport today rarely dig up the footage from the late, great Jefferson Pilot Sports to educate the next generation.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, French company Eutelsat is also building its own alternative low-orbit satellite network.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thank you Dodger Nation, Blue Jays organization and all baseball fans for your love and support.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Having led a multimillion-dollar organization and mentored thousands of women nationwide, Martine now specializes in guiding high-achieving women to stop over-functioning, reclaim their energy, and lead with clarity and confidence.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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LeBlanc said the affected faculty members taught fewer classes than required by their contracts, and thus must reimburse the college.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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That figure would be the second-highest in college football history, behind only Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The final two members of the clique get fun, wholesome adventures.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
22 Dec. 2025
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Drawing a little inspiration from the ballistic footwork grooves of DJ L and the dreaminess of Pi’erre Bourne, the production clique—composed of Maajins, sxprano, and ivvys—has pioneered a glitchy, intricate beatmaking style that takes a hacksaw to the standard patterns of rap percussion.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The set is user-friendly and lasts up to two weeks with proper application.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The final part of the dormancy evolution puzzle is what ecologists refer to as the ecological niche a species occupies — the specific set of conditions that species evolved to exploit or the conditions under which that species is likely to be more successful when compared to other species.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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The youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan was snapper whispering sweet nothings to her beau as the pair watched a match during the BNP Paribas Open in March.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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The Hough clan just got a little bigger.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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How Nashville police got involved Nashville Police Chief John Drake said the department's specialized investigation unit saw a rise in violent crime two years ago, including non-lethal shootings and homicides connected to the MS-13 gang.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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Keeley plays Jayson, the leader of the gang, the show’s most obvious villain.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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