Members must accommodate themselves to its fictions, with varying mixtures of gullibility and cynicism; followers shown proof that the leader has lied may admire him all the more for his tactical cleverness.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2026
When mixtures of rare earth elements were introduced into the layered manganese oxide, the heavier elements—with their smaller hydration shells—fit more comfortably inside the narrow channels and bound tightly to the material.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
25 July 2026
At the lower end of the scale, some very small galaxies could be mistaken for globular clusters—agglomerations of up to a few million stars that form alongside galaxies.
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Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
29 May 2026
Of particular interest are polymetallic nodules – agglomerations, typically smaller than a potato, containing manganese and other metals and found in the silt of the deep ocean floor.
—
Coalter G Lathrop,
The Conversation,
13 Mar. 2026
From fresh Pacific seafood to the longstanding coffee culture to unique street food fusions, Seattle has cultivated one of America’s most distinctive dining scenes.
—
Carinne Geil Botta,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
While the Kitchen had increasingly opened its doors to fusions of minimalism and rock music practiced by fellow downtown composers like Rhys Chatham, the avant-garde had not cottoned onto disco.
The lefty featured one of his more diverse mixes of the season, still leaning on his changeup (37) and four-seam fastball (29) but mixing in plenty of sliders (16) and sinkers (14).
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Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 2026
The latter is now also available in limited-edition silver leaf, a fresh tribute to her beloved high-low mixes.
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Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
10 Aug. 2026
In this age, cultural output will feel ever more familiar, as writing, songs, and movies become syntheses of what has already been produced.
—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
As several research syntheses have shown, AI systems can appear confident while still being wrong, especially when deployed without clear boundaries or human refinement.
Essential oil blends like Natural Riches Breathe Synergy Blend can provide relief from congested sinuses and stuffiness.
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BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2026
This week in metro Atlanta, attend the anniversary party for a popular Alpharetta coffee shop, celebrate Indonesian Independence Day at Gula and learn to make your own spice blends.
The shareholders do, however, indirectly control such decisions as strategic direction or authorization of corporate mergers.
—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2026
In the world of corporate mergers and acquisitions, an out-of-town buyer looks to cut costs in order to help cover the share-price premium necessary to clinch the deal and those reductions typically come mainly at the expense of the seller.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2026
Now you’ll be met with automotive amalgamations like the BMW X6 and the many rivals that have cropped up in the past decade.
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Matt Degen,
AJC.com,
12 June 2026
And the wines made from cold-hardy hybrid grapes like La Crescent and Frontenac Gris, from Deirdre Heekin of La Garagista in Vermont, and the cider-wine amalgamations of Heekin’s protegee Krista Scruggs.
—
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
15 Mar. 2018
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