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a quality that gives something special worth
claimed that granite has so many excellencies as material for countertops that it is well worth the high price
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In that imperative, distinctions between mediums and genres blur as we are pressured to translate our cultural production into that form of direct address.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026 -
This is one of the most important distinctions in the study.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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That democratization of ownership is one of capitalism's most overlooked virtues.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2026
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Decades later, some of the biggest criticisms of Communion are arguably among its most charming virtues, from Walken's idiosyncratic performance as a man on the verge of a nervous breakdown to the cheesy special effects.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
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One of Los Angeles’ major advantages was the existing infrastructure, including stadiums (the Coliseum, Rose Bowl and SoFi) and major arenas (Crypto, Kia Forum and Intuit), not to mention that the city had already hosted two previous Olympics, both of which were considered financial successes.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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Springsteen opened up about the emotional advantages of being in a relationship with someone in the same field as her, especially when the sport requires intense mental focus.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Before 2025, the foundation also recruited outside experts – typically university researchers – to weigh in on the merits of nearly every funding proposal.—
Remy Dou,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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While the relative merits of their basketball bona fides can be—and most definitely have been—argued ad nauseam, James spoke up on uncomfortable topics.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Developed and processed by its in-house team at its facilities in Roccapietra and Quarona, Italy, Loro Piana is ranking Royal Lightness among its consolidated excellences, such as The Gift of Kings.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hot and humid conditions are expected to push afternoon temperatures into the upper 80s and lower 90s, with heat index values climbing to the 96-102 range.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Temperatures are expected to reach around 88 degrees, with heat index values climbing to the mid-90s, according to the weather service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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“Excellencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excellencies. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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