as in fails
to be unsuccessful
even at the reception, some were predicting that the marriage would flame out before the fancy china ever got used
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More Tips To Remove Stubborn Oil Stains If dish soap fails to remove an oil stain, try pre-treating it with an enzymatic liquid laundry detergent instead.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025 -
Cubs offense fails to deliver Chicago’s offense put little pressure on Milwaukee pitching all night.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Ares instead collapses the two, transporting technology from the other universe—like the light cycle, a futuristic motorcycle that’s become a franchise icon—onto real-world streets.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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The film follows the turbulent journey of Evi-Oghene Donalds (Evi), a gifted but arrogant music star whose world collapses after her record label cuts ties without compensation.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Amina blows her mom a kiss and then flops down in her crib, pretending to be asleep.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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At one point, Alex comes over to recheck his map and, seeing Rizo attempt to analyze his work, flops over on the puzzle, causing Rizo to pause.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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The collection also introduces standout accessories, including the Tiger Tote, crafted from canvas that fuses graffiti and floral prints, and the Karate Bag, distinguished by its supple leather construction that folds gracefully into a sculptural form.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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In slow movements, each gunmetal gray robot grabs a towel by its corners, flattens it out, folds it twice, and deposits it into the basket.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Remind them their worth is non-negotiable When your child fails — gets cut from the team, bombs a test — remind them their value isn't up for debate.—
Jennifer Breheny Wallace,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
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When large and small crowds in large and small towns gather respectfully, even exuberantly, to register their response to the country’s direction, measuring newsworthiness by body count or damage tallies misses the critical story.—
Nancy Gibbs,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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That is the Sitake way, the head coach who never misses an opportunity to dance on the field after wins or sing along with his players in the meeting room.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Tagovailoa struggles with accuracy For the Dolphins, Tagovailoa struggled in this game.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The pieces are set to perfectly align in London against a Jets defense that blitzes all the time but struggles to properly pressure.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2025
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Sky glow happens when light reflects off haze and dust particles in the air, creating a diffuse glow that washes out the night sky.—
Harold Wallace,
Space.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Flames out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flames%20out. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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