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Belltower Green is the city’s urban greenspace and gardens, and is the spot for enjoying summer concerts, seasonal parades, and a splash pad during the warmer months.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026 -
Yedlin, a Seattle native, feels at home in the mountains and said his wife and two young children are enjoying the quiet, family-friendly life in Utah.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Wilson says that becoming a mom has shifted her perspective on life and has her relishing moments out on the pitch more than before.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Indulge in unlimited caviar, pampering butlers and bespoke suites, while relishing high-tech amenities and evenings that come alive in bars, lounges, and entertainment venues.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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The montage captured the 8-year-old digging a hole in the sand, jumping in the water and swimming in a wetsuit, playing cricket and running on the beach.—
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Residents have also found the crews digging under the town’s oak and pine trees that survived last year’s fire.—
Melody Petersen,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Cottoning (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottoning%20%28to%29. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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