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Moore is certainly not the sort of striker who only comes alive when within shooting range, with a high share of his touches being just beyond the halfway line, often when peeling away from his marker to try and find space.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026 -
When peeling poblanos, don’t worry if some skin clings; as long as most is removed, the peppers will be tender.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
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According to the team, the research emphasizes the value of combining CFD modeling with small-scale field testing, especially when scaling up to large alpine PV plants.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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This is a continuation of the company’s retail expansions — before launching its direct-to-consumer website earlier this year, the platform built up partnerships with Jared, Selfridges, and Dubai’s Duty Free, scaling to more than 100 wholesale doors.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Flaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaking. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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