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Sneezing fits, itchy eyes and a stuffy nose send millions of people searching for relief every season, and one ancient remedy keeps showing up in the conversation, reishi mushrooms.
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When sneakers are too hot and stuffy, comfortable sandals come to the rescue.
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Emma D’Arcy imbues Rhaenyra’s every line with a breathless giddiness that conveys the character’s reckless naivete.
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Last night, England played its first game of the tournament—a rematch against Croatia, in Dallas—and the defensive prowess was a speck on the horizon; both sides scored twice in a breathless first half.
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The Valkyries won their third straight game, defeating the Sparks 78-58 behind a suffocating defensive performance.
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The Fleet played a suffocating style of hockey, with a strong forecheck and the ability to wear down opponents with relentless offensive-zone pressure.
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For all the deserved talk about the Knicks’ dynamic offense, the defense has been far more stifling than their reputation suggests.
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Her mother, who had a staid upbringing in California, came to New York in the early sixties looking for someplace more diverse and less stifling.
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Dealing with extreme heat in India, where oppressive temperatures have become a matter of routine in recent years, revealed another disconnect.
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The Shah was so corrupt and oppressive that the 1979 revolution was almost inevitable.
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“Fuggy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuggy. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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