as in to pass (into)
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Laughter rippled through the 2,000-square-foot space as diners chatted over complimentary rice cookies and steaming cups of Persian chai infused with rose petals.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026 -
There are nine actors in the cast in the collaboration that is infused with Russell’s inventive crafting of Rhoda’s letters, Ranney’s historical research with its labor focus, and Garino’s imaginative theatrical expertise.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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As a result, the filter absorbs only oil, without becoming saturated with water.—
Ben Coxworth
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
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The colors are saturated, and the deep blacks and bright whites make for gorgeous contrast.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Stout, bluesy guitar and a pummeling rhythm lead to McBryde turning in a ferocious, fearless vocal, singing about a litany of vices and urges that stay steeped her bloodline.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 Feb. 2026
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Coconut water is naturally occurring inside the fruit, while banana water is made by steeping banana peels in water or using enzymes to extract nutrients.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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The narrative swap imbued the character with a more substantial motivation.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In terms of the palette, Ono Studio opted for a minimal approach to imbue the space with a sense of clarity.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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Each room has a stand-alone soaking tub and steam shower.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Wash it under running water or soak it in a bowl of water, then shake off the broccoli and dry it very well.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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That positivity permeated early in the season, when the Heat steamrolled to a 14-7 start, buoyed by the NBA’s most explosive offense.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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The majority of a tree’s roots grow horizontally in the top 4-15 inches of the soil to capture oxygen, which permeates from the surface of the soil.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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This image is a metaphor for the way imperial colonial power pervades every inch of American democracy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mitchell Arens’ cinematography simulates a fugue-like state that mirrors the vortex of grief that pervades through this heartrending film.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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What else is going on A woman fired several shots into Rihanna’s Beverly Hills-area home on Sunday, and a round penetrated a wall of the mansion, police say.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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One round penetrated the walls of the house.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Fill (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fill%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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