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Aki Nace, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
But Hochul said Monday that the toll has been a boon for the minority of area residents who commute by car.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Work continued Friday on a water main break that forced the closure of lanes in both directions of a busy commute bypass road Thursday, authorities said.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Brian Pippitt, who had his sentence commuted after two and a half decades in prison, has been released from prison.
—Aki Nace, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
But Hochul said Monday that the toll has been a boon for the minority of area residents who commute by car.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
Events like moving to a new neighborhood, buying a new car, changing jobs or even adjusting one’s daily commute can be enough to warrant a review of one’s risks and coverage.
—Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Work continued Friday on a water main break that forced the closure of lanes in both directions of a busy commute bypass road Thursday, authorities said.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Verb
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The families exchanged Christmas cookies as a parting gift.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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Since this is an Outlet item, it can’t be returned or exchanged—but is bound to sell out fast.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The system supports more than 10 smart flight modes, including Snorkel Mode and Mount Mode, expanding how users can capture footage on and around water.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Using your airline’s app can also give you access to the most recent updates regarding gate changes, flight delays, and more.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Randy Kiedrowski comes to the mall to meet with his friend to trade sports cards often.—
Tori Apodaca,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Young’s agents were having conversations with the Hawks, who sit at 17-21 so far this season, about trading their client out of Atlanta.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The governor has made a tradition of issuing pardons and commutations ahead of the holiday season.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Dec. 2025
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Pressley’s office did not compile a report on Biden’s pardon and commutation record, a spokeswoman confirmed.—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
16 Dec. 2025
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Take a cue from Nicole Kidman and swap bulky trainers for a sleeker option that styles effortlessly from the plane to wherever the day takes you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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There’s a cost to swapping out curriculum that produced Fulbright scholars for beach volleyball scholarships, and The Times missed it.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Day trips to Amalfi-style Taormina are well-advised for those who have yet to gawp at its clifftop panoramas across the Mediterranean or its film star hotels, as are jaunts to the rambling flea markets and splendidly scruffy trattorias of nearby Catania.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Even as the gnarled guitar of their early EPs gave way to the jangly jaunts of 2022’s Stumpwork, the band could feel secure in the knowledge that any song featuring Shaw on vocals will sound like a Dry Cleaning song and nothing but.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
9 Jan. 2026
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Rather than focusing only on crash performance, safety systems now need to adjust dynamically to changing vehicle states and user behavior.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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One pro tip is to pack a clean Eclipser Hoody in your pack to change into at the end of a hike for cooling comfort on the drive home.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Other cities just added to the tour include Norfolk, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Nashville and Lexington.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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From Kendrick Lamar’s bootcut jeans to Alexander Skarsgård’s kinky Pillion press tour looks, last year laid the groundwork for experimentation in a market that’s famously slower and less trend driven than women’s fashion.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Commute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commute. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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