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At home, the family still enjoys the simple joys of cooking.—
Jenna Thompson
March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Who should attend The Pitch is for anyone who cares about improving our community — and enjoys a little competition.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The actor relishes all aspects of Dahl’s childishness, and the humanity within the beast emerges in small moments.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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So a sombre start to a game but nothing relishes the present tense more than football and after a nervous opening five minutes, in which Bolton squander a one-on-one, smartly stopped by Wycombe goalkeeper Will Norris, the visitors take control of the game.—
Duncan Alexander,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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And the team really likes backup center Nick Samac.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Goldman likes Qualcomm’s revenue diversification effort but worries about lost smartphone business from the likes of Apple and others.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Maybe your kid prefers to keep it clean.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Again, though, this is not how Glasner prefers his teams to play, and Palace have continued to be wasteful in front of goal.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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And Ripi fancies itself as a disruptor.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 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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Based on my experience working in the federal government, your chances of staying employed and being promoted depend on whomever your supervisor favors in the office.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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And unfortunately, this sight greatly favors the southern hemisphere.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
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The StyleCaster team aboslutely adores Quince’s wide array of offerings.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
25 Mar. 2026
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Coco adores people, greeting them with little chirps and melting with affection.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Cottons (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottons%20%28to%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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