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death's-head

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as in poll

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Black voters showed up In special elections and primaries leading up to the midterms, voting data and polls showed a surge in Black voter participation, spurred in part by a Supreme Court decision that gutted part of the Voting Rights Act.

— Rahul Mukherjee, NPR, 13 Nov. 2026
Odds and gambling platforms do not use the same methodologies as traditional political polling, and therefore are not substitutes for political polls.

— Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026

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Gathering at the back of her skull, the bob’s length created a bouncy effect, curling toward Grande’s neck.

— Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
Community members’ photos were decorated in colorful frames, surrounded by flowers, skulls, candles and refreshments.

— Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

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The kitchen makes its own terrines, pates and pickles, among other pantry staples, which shine in dishes like mussels in tomato-miso escabeche and burrata with pistachio pistou and fermented honey.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
French research suggests that people with numerous, deep forehead wrinkles are more likely to die of heart disease than those with smooth frontal pates.

— Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Aug. 2026

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In their garage, prosecutors said, Navarrete struck both his mother and father on the head and then strangled them.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2026
Kansas City Chiefs running back Kenneth Walker did not practice Friday, head coach Andy Reid revealed during his final media availability of the week.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of head

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The 39 partial remains that will return to Nagaland by the end of this year include a warrior’s cranium, a woman’s skull, and a young person’s jaw, among others.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
In August 1983, workers in Prescott found a human cranium, a collection of non-human bones and a time capsule, Othram said.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of cranium

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Having grossed a gargantuan $522 million worldwide (on a slender sub-$1 million production budget), Obsession now stands as this year’s highest profile showcase for cinematic noggin smashing.

— Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
And if your noggin can handle the overload, an optional upgrade is available that caters for multiple views in one viewing space.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

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Zenagen was developed by a molecular biologist, combining advanced hair and scalp science with potent botanicals.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2026
Use a Gentle Shampoo The first step to moisturizing your scalp is washing it with a gentle shampoo formulated with hydrating ingredients like glycerin, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026

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