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The ad ends with Akerman getting caught enjoying a Sonic meal from her car as the employee recognizes her with her blonde hair.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
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The charity advises people to approach felines with caution and also know when to stop as not all cats enjoy fuss for hours on end.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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These are the questions that philosophers and readers of House of Leaves relish in exploring.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
14 Oct. 2025
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At 57, Patricia Arquette is relishing a special type of freedom that comes with age for an actress.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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With the sugar adaptations, many people like to utilize these in stews, breads, roasted, or raw.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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Some people like to keep their landscape and gardens clean and free of yard debris.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Many American policymakers have grown skeptical of multilateral engagement, preferring to focus inward.—
Sergio Alonso Fernández de Córdova y de Veyga,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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There are three ways of getting there, either by chartering a helicopter, going on a three-day hike or taking a two-day trip by ATV, which is most preferred by the park rangers linked to the Foundation for Ecodevelopment and Conservation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 2025
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The depth of humanity Kosztolányi brings to the sorrowful life of Skylark and her adoring parents is magical, and rewards anyone who overcomes its modest premise.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Any mother adores getting phone calls from her children.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Premier League, meanwhile, has six entrants in this season’s edition, and several of those will fancy their chances of lifting the trophy in Budapest on May 30, 2026.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some have fancied themselves an island chanteuse (Wanda Shirk on Palau).—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Sep. 2025
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As global consumers increasingly favor independent brands and slow fashion that embody strong values, Songmont stands as a textbook example of this new wave of Chinese luxury — rooted in the East, resonant worldwide.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Polling released by Ipsos in late September found that 44% of adults trust Republicans more on crime, compared to just 22% favoring Democrats.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Oct. 2025
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Panahi’s new film has also been selected as France’s official submission for best international film at the 98th Oscar ceremony in 2026, but is also planning to campaign for best picture, best director, best original screenplay and best editing.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Dolphins selected Ewers in the seventh round of the 2025 draft out of Texas.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Cotton (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cotton%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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