Sokolowski says leaving it wet or bunched on the floor traps water and encourages mold, mildew, and odor, which break down fibers over time.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026
In the winter, warmer air sits above the valley level and colder air lowers to the valley floor, creating a lid that traps the fog, frequently for days or weeks.
The inside of shirt collars traps body oils and soil.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
31 Dec. 2025
The club took their mission statement and decided that the sweet and lovable elderly dogs at Frosted Faces needed healthy food, treats, athletic toys, leashes and collars this season too.
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Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Dec. 2025
There’s much for delight, but the drama lost steam in a confusing episode near the end, when a Snake (portrayed by Abrahamse) snatches the Prince away.
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Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
Maisie is a throw-away child in 1910, captivated by a poster of a magical French carousel, when an aunt snatches her out of poverty and takes her into the home of her wealthy employer, a British lord.
Mark Lanier, a lawyer for the plaintiff, questioned Mosseri on Wednesday about whether Instagram chooses profits over the health and safety of minors and whether Mosseri oversees an app that hooks younger users.
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Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
The cat who reaches through the kennel bars and hooks a paw around your finger.
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Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
10 Feb. 2026
Soon thereafter, a gear fishing pal of yours gifted you an old, unused fly rod, and that totally grabs a hold of you and completely directs the rest of your life.
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