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Adverb
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Sanders was not selected as one of the four alternate selections at quarterback when the rosters were first announced.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026 -
These systems are built to support the skin barrier first—so results come from consistency, not correction overload.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Luxury expeditions to the region are now attracting travelers craving new and unusual adventures at sea, all complemented by modern, high-end amenities.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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There is now a push to get the issue approved as a ballot measure.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Gordon missed 19 consecutive games earlier this season with the same injury.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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After earning Korn Ferry status last year, Brown played his way through the circuit including at the Bahamas Great Abaco Classic earlier this week.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Maybe there will be more firings and openings before long.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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The cake was garnering favorable reviews, and before long writers were clamoring for the recipe.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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“First off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/first%20off. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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