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And while iguanas can grow large, no native or commonly seen lizard in Florida approaches the Nile monitor’s size and strength.—
Sergio Candido,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Wood feels like a great match for the project, which is widely considered to be ahead of its time because of the heroine’s individualistic and humorous character and how the novel approaches topics of class, sexuality, religion and feminism.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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The forum is a nonprofit foundation based in Zurich, Switzerland, that focuses on science communication and research on plastics and other chemicals used in industry.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Brooks focuses her campaign on affordability for Texas families by reducing the amount local governments can raise property taxes, and removing local governments’ ability to raise unlimited property taxes on new properties, according to her campaign website.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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After hosting America's allies, Xi Jinping will host the American president, reinforcing China's narrative that global diplomacy still converges on Beijing.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hunter Wendelstedt converges with his fellow umpires.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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As that date nears, begin to watch for the shoulders of the carrot to appear at the surface of the soil.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
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As the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie nears the three-week mark, the FBI is continuing to press forward with an analysis of cellphone data, video and interviews, an agency official said Friday.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Closes in (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/closes%20in%20%28on%29. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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