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More on this in my latest column.
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Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Addressed is a weekly column about the act of getting dressed.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
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Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
This is Fortune 500 Power Moves, a column tracking executive shifts—from appointments and promotions to resignations and retirements—within the highest ranks of Fortune 500 companies.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025
Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Addressed is a weekly column about the act of getting dressed.
—Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for column
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Each page features full-color illustrations and only a few lines of text, making Xolo an excellent pick for reluctant readers, graphic novel lovers, and kids who’ve just begun to find their way into longer stories.—
Caroline Carlson,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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With the Wild getting dominated in the dot in Thursday’s loss, Hynes elected to put Ben Jones in there to center the fourth line.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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In the end, Laffrey, whose Broadway credits include Maybe Happy Ending and Parade, settled for using an iPhone app to record the size of pilasters and mullioned mirrors.—
Carey Purcell,
Architectural Digest,
27 Oct. 2025
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With pilasters, a limestone facade, and classic symmetrical design, the three-story building exemplifies the Beaux-Arts style popular at the turn of the 20th century, grand but not ostentatious.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The adorable pup lies flat on their stomach, fast asleep, as their owner gently drags them through the airport queue—clearly not quite ready for a full day on duty.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The month-long blockade by the JNIM armed group has set off long queues at petrol stations in Bamako and other major cities, grinding economic activity to a halt.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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In the first six months of 2025, the key pillars were still going strong, according to the company’s investor presentation.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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The murder of Griffy, a devoted family man, and pillar of his rural Colorado community, shocked the small town with the involvement of secret lovers, con-artists and elaborate cover-ups.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
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Los Angeles — Thousands of fans lined the streets of downtown Los Angeles for a second year in a row to celebrate another Dodgers’ World Series victory.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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The couple were spotted seated in the front row behind home plate, ahead of baseball icon Sandy Koufax.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Posts are often followed by a string of comments from people announcing similar plans, along with plenty of reminders not to forget the candy.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chains, strings, bows, keychains and small furry toys are just some of the add-ons sported by celebrities and other style influencers, giving their denim a young and carefree vibe.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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After four days, the questioning stopped, and Khaled understood that his file was being closed.—
Mosab Abu Toha,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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We’re told that rank-and-file senators are talking.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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