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as in areas
a region of activity, knowledge, or influence
the view that the issue is not in the demesne of the courts and is something that should be decided by the state legislature
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as in yards
the area around and belonging to a building
the mansion's huge demesne covers more than 100 acres
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Sockwell Circulator Moderate Graduated Compression Sock Sockwell is a popular compression sock brand, known for its special modular compression zones, targeting four areas of your feet, ankles, and legs for optimal support.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
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Activities such as entertaining, dining, and work may also have zones.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Experts recommend cleaning the space beneath and behind major appliances once or twice a year, though large households may need to clean these areas more frequently.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The subject areas range from public health to cybersecurity to business administration to arts in psychology.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Originally a working-class neighborhood of Polish immigrants who raised goats in their yards—leading to the nickname Goat Prairie and later Bucktown—this Chicago enclave has evolved into a mix of independent boutiques and restaurants with a dynamic urban feel.—
Hannah Howard,
Midwest Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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The true freshman completed all nine of his passes against Missouri State for 69 yards and a touchdown and added 54 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
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California has been losing business to production hubs in regions with generous tax incentives, including New Jersey, which has recently become an East Coast production hot spot.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
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Western provinces—including Ilam, Kermanshah, Lorestan, and Hamedan—have seen the deadliest clashes so far, according to Kurdish-Iranian rights group Hengaw, which says those regions account for a majority of fatalities.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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This annual showcase is tied to Rolling Stone‘s annual Future of Music issue, our look at what’s new and what’s next in all realms of music.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2026
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Beyond this period, 2026 can bring many blessings in the realms of career, finance, creativity, innovation, protection, love, and family.—
Kimberly King,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2026
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Observation towers are placed strategically around the corners of the facility.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Kimberley, Australia Berkeley River Lodge is in one of the country’s most remote corners.—
Kinsey Gidick,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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How Koi uncovered DarkSpectre's hidden network The breakthrough came when Koi analysts examined two domains tied to ShadyPanda.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Alongside the models, NVIDIA released large-scale open datasets covering multiple domains.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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City officials say Tuesday's fire underscores the ongoing risks at the site and reinforces their call for broader state-level reform to address enforcement gaps at mobile home parks.—
Nina Burns,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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From the Coyote Hills to the Hollywood Bowl, from urban parks to university campuses, coyotes are everywhere in the six counties of greater LA.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Demesnes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demesnes. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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