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The Lenovo ThinkBook 16 Gen 8 laptop shows up ready to work, with a snappy Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a generous 32GB of RAM, and a spacious 2TB SSD in its (figurative) briefcase.
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The figurative scales of justice are totally out of whack now.
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Frankenstein’s village When work is the only sturdy pillar in a society where government benefits for low-income people, family ties and community institutions have eroded, tablets replace the metaphorical village – the web of social support that helps families thrive.
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Presented with an opportunity to finally confess his feelings to Nikki, our man screws the metaphorical pooch.
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The Cockroach Janta Party has also encouraged demonstrators to bring different symbolic props to the site each day.
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The vote was largely symbolic but appeared to mollify the president, who earlier in the day canceled a ceremonial signing of a bipartisan housing bill to exert pressure on the Senate to pass an unrelated election law bill.
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The holders come in a set of two, adorned with figural bunnies.
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The figural birds are crafted in platinum and 18-karat gold with gemstones — appearing to perch upon the wearer.
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Internal balconies were illuminated by faint blue lights in constellation displays, half-hidden among the foliage to create an illusion of the external edifice of some tropical villa.
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This July, nail colors are heating up with luxe blues, simmering reds, and tropical corals.
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“Euphemistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euphemistic. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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