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Noun
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The challenge gave the faithful a chance to identify the traitors with just a few rounds left.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026 -
But that does not mean that those Maryland families with pre-war Confederate roots were, or are, traitors.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2026
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The shoes in the capsule collection were designed as statement pieces, while the brand currently focuses on footwear considered a wardrobe staple, such as loafers, flats and leather sneakers in muted, neutral colors.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Similar to a comfortable pair of loafers or a warm winter jacket, flattering, high-quality jeans are worth investing in, like this option from Pistola.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Dropouts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dropouts. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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