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Extreme discounts relative to competitors are another warning sign, as no legitimate dealer is consistently selling silver below market price — not without a catch, anyway.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Elsewhere on Monday —As the Alpine skiing reaches its penultimate event, the weather made the men’s slalom course very difficult with only 44 of 96 competitors earning a score.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The pair went on to work together on several plays, and then during COVID the pair began writing together.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
14 Feb. 2026
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What started in 2017 as a pilot program has blossomed into a robust schedule that includes musicals, plays and magic shows.—
Alyssa Ramos,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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The collection includes classic Italian dishes like spaghetti carbonara and cacio e pepe, TikTok’s own feta pasta, vegetarian favorites like savory pasta with beans, and plenty of weeknight one-pot dinners.—
Joe Sevier,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Feb. 2026
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Spanx’s Presidents’ Day sale has markdowns on more than 700 items, with our favorites starting at $29 for the best-selling Everyday Leggings.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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As seasons went on, the show escalated the stakes for the contestants.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The upcoming milestone season will feature contestants from previous seasons going back to the show's first season, which aired almost 26 years ago, primarily focusing on seasons 45 through 49.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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But most of the new entrants, such as Intrade and Tradesports, have floundered after running afoul of federal regulators and federal laws prohibiting internet and sports gambling.—
Suzy Khimm,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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With this model, new entrants can get production up and running in an interim facility in as little as three months and move into a more permanent facility within a year.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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When creating the outfits for the first 2001 Bridget Jones cast, Fleming sought to give Jones — whose diary entries detailed her romantic adventures, weight, and alcohol and cigarette consumption — a pragmatic, somewhat disheveled look that would feel relatable to busy women.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Heyward’s involvement suggests the film will aim for a blend of humor and heart — a hallmark of the best entries in the romantic comedy genre.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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Employers increasingly seek candidates who understand AI concepts, can work alongside AI systems, and develop AI solutions.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Last year, the moderate Democrat took on a crowded field of candidates in an unsuccessful bid to become New York City mayor.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Federal officials haven’t indicated when efforts to swear in or interview applicants from these countries will resume.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Those deferred early action applicants are now part of the group awaiting decisions this week.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Dark horses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dark%20horses. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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