The accoutrements have been carefully hand-hewn and gilded, boasting an attractive luster and the faces of a sun puckering her lips plus two sleepy moons on the earrings.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
The innovation eliminated unflattering creases along the back and puckering along the inseam.
The oar swung violently in its oarlock, knocking him into the river and crumpling the raft’s aluminum frame.
—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
11 Feb. 2026
The sixth inning also featured a frightening moment when Cleveland’s David Fry, squaring around to bunt, took a 99 mph fastball from Skubal off his face, crumpling to the dirt as Skubal reacted with distress.
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