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fortes

noun

plural of forte

as in specialties

something for which a person shows a special talent doing funny impressions of people has always been my forte

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After consulting with various medical specialties, the man’s doctors moved to emergency neurosurgery.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Fiesta Loca Family-run Fiesta Loca serves up a menu that goes beyond the usual tacos and nachos, with enchiladas, flautas, and other regional Mexican specialties.

— Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026

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As the Cowboys try to figure out how to maintain some sort of stability this season with their 4-5 record, there are a mountain of issues to correct, but there are also things to build with and be proud of.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
Just by chance, a guy who does what he is coached to do, continues to work really, really hard and do the right things, the ball somehow finds him.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

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While traditional family recipes and regional specialities are at the heart of the competition, contestants are pushed outside their comfort zones through challenges inspired by fine dining, street food and international cuisines.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Don’t miss out on Belgian specialities, such as chips and mayonnaise, a classic now with heritage status (although here beef stew is the preferred topping).

— Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026

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And while this could never have been planned—even by the considerable talents of the creative couple and their multiple event teams—the risk of rain was rewarded by an incredible sight.

— Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Poss and Sugar Hill played an essential role in introducing the world to the talents of artists including Nickel Creek, Chris Thile, Boone Creek, Skaggs, Douglas and more.

— Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026

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