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Unfortunately for the squeamish 12-year-old me, the lifelike fluidity intensifies the story’s body-horror elements.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025 -
The danger intensifies when storm surge coincides with high tide, rapidly elevating water levels and increasing the risk of widespread flooding.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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It’s made with water-resistant polyester, and inflates in less than five minutes, thanks to its powerful fans.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Critics say investor cash inflates prices above what many house hunters can afford, essentially squeezing out first-time buyers.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Crescendoes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crescendoes. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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