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The main entrance is fronted by an enormous version of Lego 918, a space transport.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Informed by his years in Ethiopia and Tanzania and the influence of his parents (who fronted the beloved reggae outfit Chakula), Blxxd & Fyah blends roots reggae and dancehall across 13 tracks, some of which include appearances by Mavado, Masicka, Marlon Asher and Kelissa.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2026
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As recovery, new connections, and an unexpected romance offer hope, Junie must confront her past and learn whether forgiveness is truly possible.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Over the past several years, Maryland’s legislature has taken important steps to confront the growing threat posed by PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, to public health and the environment.—
Peter Blair,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Feb. 2026
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The man is due to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court Saturday, to face a raft of charges including wilful damage, serious vilification or hate crime, dangerous driving and possession of a dangerous drug.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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If convicted, each defendant faces a maximum of 20 years in federal prison.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Feb. 2026
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Place the chicken in front of you, breast up, with the neck pointing away from you.—
Peter Barrett,
Outside Online,
9 June 2025
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Its superiority was passed like a shibboleth among food connoisseurs: Thighs are juicier, tastier, are almost half the price—preferable in just about every way to the boneless, skinless, flavorless breasts that reign supreme in America.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2025
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On a cold February night in Chicago, dozens of people braved the frigid temperatures to sleep outside on Friday night to raise awareness and support for the city's homeless population.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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As their name suggests, the shoes are resilient enough to brave any kind of elements, yet super stylish thanks to their suede uppers.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Yet Gu bet on herself, not only in this event, but even daring to compete in three Winter Olympic events — slopestyle, halfpipe, and big air — the only female freestyle skier to do so.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Because she was believed to be so evolved, no one dared challenge her authority.—
Blair Glaser,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Face up (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/face%20up%20%28to%29. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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