as in sneaks up
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Gingham, one of Elizabeth’s favorite motifs, shows up on the bedspreads and rug.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026 -
Sometimes Mars himself shows up and performs, in a room that seats no more than 70.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The real deal starts when Franck (Benoit Magimel) turns up, the clear boss of this break-in but who treats himself and his cohorts as welcome visitors.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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And if nothing turns up, consider starting one yourself.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
19 May 2026
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Breakfast comes with more river views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The study comes as the sun remains near the peak of Solar Cycle 25, a period of heightened solar activity that has already produced spectacular aurora displays across the globe.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Carney hits the best notes at the film’s beginning and most notably at its tear-you-up end.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Albert Pujols hits his 600th home run, the historic blast being a 4th-inning grand slam off Ervin Santana of the Twins in a 7-2 Angels win.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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And one company in the Fortune 500 reaches even further back to a time before the United States declared independence.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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Texas’ Teagan Kavan, the most outstanding player of the 2025 series, arrives on the heels of a shutout pitching performance in the semifinal round.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The appointment arrives just ahead of the United Nations' International Day of Play on June 11, which highlights the importance of play as a fundamental right for children.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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