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Wallace has fronted the hugely successful YA Culpables franchise for Amazon and could therefore bring a hefty teen audience to The House of the Spirits.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Before becoming a professional songwriter, Steinberg spent the late-Seventies and early-Eighties fronting a New Wave band, Billy Thermal.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 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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See the 11 ways to style barrel jeans below for all who dare to adopt the polarizing jean trend this season and beyond.—
India Roby,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Trial of Seven is about to commence — a clash of mud, blood, and iron before a roaring crowd to determine the fate of the aspiring knight that dared to defend a lowly stage performer from a rampaging Targaryen prince.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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