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Noun
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The $10 billion that Cursor keeps even if the deal doesn’t happen looks, to my traditional M&A reporter brain, like the largest breakup fee on record (a smart move, given Musk’s penchant for getting cold feet).—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
23 Apr. 2026 -
From the looks of it, Chiefs heiress Gracie Hunt will not be in attendance.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In regards to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre feature rights won by A24, Obsession director Curry Barker is set to direct and write a reimagined version.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
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On Sunday, the Village of Skokie posted a statement to their website in regards to the two youth altercations, stating that officials were made aware of the two separate incidents by Skokie Police and the Skokie Park District.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mom and daughter share adoring glances at an event to celebrate International Women's Day in London.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Some with furtive glances, some outright staring.—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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Nearly one month into the season, the Chicago Cubs’ offense has merely shown glimpses of what the group can be at its best.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Buttercup the capybara is now a mother of four — and visitors to New Jersey’s Cape May County Park and Zoo can catch glimpses of her newest pups from the bridge overlooking the capybara habitat.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Most of all, No Kings peeps are being criticized for not having a ready answer as to whether protests can translate to midterm Blues.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Of note, for protein peeps, the very same burger is offered as The Naked Burger at Russell’s brunch.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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From planning your shopping list to checking expiration dates and even allowing virtual peeks into your fridge from afar, the features on smart fridges run the gamut.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most of Saturday will feature dry weather with clouds breaking for some peeks of sunshine, especially Baltimore City and points to the southwest.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Most of the city sights are within easy walking distance—I’d recommend the Museum of Decorative Arts for interiors as beautiful as a Fabergé egg.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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And in the past, if not as much now, other sights and sounds in the working life of a farm would provide a familiar rhythm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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The trio, and others in their intellectual circle, share a few radical views.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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The post has amassed more than 500,000 views and 400 comments, with many people asking for the backstory.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Coups d'oeil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coups%20d%27oeil. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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