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The film casts their lives as a testament to the power of science and paints discovery as the ultimate act of self-discovery.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Feb. 2026 -
The green Ace umbrella showcases Snoopy’s tennis skills, while the Golf umbrella paints scenes of Charlie Brown following Snoopy around the course as his mischievous dog’s caddy.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The biography is presented as a clear-eyed and evenhanded examination of Reid’s complex legacy that neither whitewashes his methods nor diminishes his accomplishments.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2026
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The filmmaker leans pop-comic rather than petrifying in his final draft, opting for earnestness that smothers atmospheric dread.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2026
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If either smothers the grass for long periods, this can compact soil and lead to mold problems.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2026
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Despite such doubts, Malaysia is positioning itself as Southeast Asia's hub for the alternative technology, a three-step process that captures, transports and buries carbon dioxide which contributes to climate change.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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But Tan’s comment buries the lede.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Noem, among other alleged excesses, attempted to fire a Coast Guard pilot who forgot to bring her blanket aboard a DHS flight, the Journal reported, and has complained to staff that Homan eclipses her in television appearances.—
Michael Scherer,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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What terrifies Iran’s theocrats the most, the fear that eclipses all their fears, is the ability of the people at large to clearly see the essential realities of the present regime.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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Poulin’s exit overshadows Canada win After Poulin exited, her team responded with a rush of goals.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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Poulin’s exit overshadows Canada win After Poulin exited, her team responded with a rush of goals.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The weekend showcased Chanel snow boots, one-of-a-kind furs, diamonds the size of ice cubes.—
Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cheerfully unconcerned with any notion of what real lawyers might wear to work, costume designer Paula Bradley creates her own fantasy version of office wear involving jewel-tone hats and gloves, diamonds the size of baseballs and enormous displays of cleavage.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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Katerra still hangs over the industry like a specter.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Inside the team’s locker room at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, a jersey with the number 13 hangs proudly, honoring the late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau.—
Mark Scaglione,
NBC news,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Gilds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gilds. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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