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Fischer skillfully braids the three stories together, situating them in an atmosphere of creative ferment and reckless churn.—
Michael O’Donnell,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026 -
Her work in this comprehensive anthology braids politics, gender, history and memory into confiding and powerful lyrics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2025
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Produced by Nyal, the track laces Duque’s suave vocals and Hamilton’s sugary tones on sensual and chill Afrobeats melody.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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For The Union-Tribune On most weekends of the year, Joe Mullins laces up his running shoes and races a 5K in San Diego.—
Eleanor Yang Su,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Nov. 2025
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Jones, who figures to be back for offseason work, and Talanoa Hufanga play with an aggressive style at safety that will continue to make depth critical for the Broncos in the back end of the secondary.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The vagaries of the schedule are something that figures to hamper MLS teams all season.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Fillets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fillets. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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