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Verb
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And Mamdani doesn't seem to be letting up.—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
1 May 2026 -
His playoff history and tendency to let up weak goals do raise some red flags.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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But the Sabres got off to another fast start in the second when Jordan Greenway scored through a screen on a shot that tipped off Jakub Dobeš’ glove.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Gustavsson got off to a rocky start by giving up goals on the opening two shots of the first period and the first shot of the second.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The curved and recessed arms are comfortable and add softness to the design, and the seat and back are padded with thick foam that’s supportive and won’t crush with use.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Behind every roof beam is recessed LED lighting, with individual lighting control for every strand.—
Niyaz Pirani,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Eased (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eased%20%28up%29. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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