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Keep your paltry pocket lighters sheathed, would-be saboteurs.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026 -
Sharaa, who has signed a five-year transitional document that serves as a de facto constitution, seems aware of the risks and has thus far been able to outflank his potential rivals and saboteurs, keeping his country out of the ongoing regional war.—
Alvaro Vargas Llosa,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Correcting An Expensive Mistake Designed as a new class of multi-mission stealth warships, the Zumwalt-class was meant to meet the congressional mandate for a warship that offered the naval fire support of a battleship.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Use natural dish scrubbers made from cellulose, coconut coir or loofah instead of synthetic sponges.—
Ryan Brennan
May 11,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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Another 2026 study from researchers at the University of Bonn found common kitchen sponges released measurable amounts of microplastics annually.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Vote here The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2026
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That bill allows internet users to see what is being collected about them, tell companies to delete it, and stop companies from selling or sharing their data.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Crappie like to hover below their prey, fining in place and examining slow-swimming invertebrates such as damselfly, dragonfly, and mayfly nymphs, as well as small leeches.—
Cory Schmidt,
Outdoor Life,
15 Apr. 2026
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The jungle, in the Truong Son range between Laos and the South China Sea, is home to tigers and leeches.—
Nicole Young,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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With a shutout to protect, Kelly struck out Greene and Dillon Dingler with a pair of cutters.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026
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The goalie has tried to immerse himself with everyone around the team, from management to ice cutters to gameday staff.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Treasury yields rose in the bond market following an initial zigzag, suggesting traders suspect the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates high to combat inflation.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Kalshi traders aren't expecting relief at the pump.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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“Destroyers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destroyers. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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