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refused to dilate upon his alleged plan for improving the economy in the event that he won the election
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According to Beauty Independent, the line, which made its initial debut at Walmart and later expanded to CVS and Ulta, will close its doors for good.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
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In 2023, the financial firm expanded 10,000 Small Businesses into rural states, specifically, with a $100 million investment.—
Jon Walker,
Arkansas Online,
26 Sep. 2025
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French skincare brand Bioderma is also science driven, and also co-developed with derms—but at a more drugstore-friendly price.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
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According to Lanvin, its founder developed 23 shades of blue at her dye factory in Nanterre, one of which was applied to the curtains and seats at the Daunou theater in Paris, one of many decoration projects done in concert with Armand-Albert Rateau.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Dilated (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilated%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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