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Mrigakshi is a science journalist who enjoys writing about space exploration, biology, and technological innovations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Sara also enjoys photographing sports.—
Sara Diggins,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ever the showman, Marty relishes ditching the pretense and his wardrobe onstage, embracing his competitive streak.—
Emma Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The president who relishes causing offense now takes offense at the ongoing intrusion from a ghost of his past.—
Tara Palmeri,
Vanity Fair,
12 Feb. 2026
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Not that Talarico, a progressive seminarian, likes to see the social-media drama that’s arisen as primary day gets closer.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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My sister likes to throw dinner parties.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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This tropical plant prefers consistently moist soil and bright, indirect light.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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Crocosmia prefers dry conditions, but regular irrigation supports a five to eight week bloom period from May to mid-summer.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
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Jackson fancies himself an American Sadat, performing the most sensitive, high-profile diplomatic missions for the president but without the accountability of appointive office.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sentenced to multiple life sentences for multiple murders, the low-level Camorra member fancies himself as someone well above his station.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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Here is a quick glimpse at who could stay and who could go as Verbeek, a wild card among GMs who favors the unconventional, assesses his group ahead of the deadline.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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Unlike a blunt bob which favors sharp lines, the softer pageboy bob invites tousled texture.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2026
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As someone who adores room service, this is all very refreshing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Coco adores people, greeting them with little chirps and melting with affection.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Cottons (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottons%20%28to%29. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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