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The delays in filling housing through the city’s lottery have knock-on effects beyond the apartments not going quickly to the people who need them.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026 -
Start copying Hilary Duff's cover-ready look by filling your cart with the eleven products below, with prices starting at just $28.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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In other area action Saturday, Winter Springs was looking to send Wesley Chapel packing after winning the first game of their 5A Region 2 series Friday night.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The Space-saving Swaps Streamlining my tech also made a huge difference in packing light and saving space.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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The signature ingredient, however, is the brand’s plum complex—the sister founders of Le Prunier use materials from their family’s century-old plum farm—to support collagen production, skin barrier health, and hydration without congesting pores.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
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America does not need more trucks congesting roads in large population centers.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Former court clerk pleads guilty Hill pleaded guilty to perjury, obstructing justice and misconduct in office and was sentenced to three years' probation and 100 hours of community service.—
Marlene Lenthang,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Republican voters will choose between challenger Holly Cook and incumbent Ryan Davidson for the Ada County Commission District 1 seat in Tuesday’s primary, with both candidates carrying significant legal histories ranging from bankruptcy to contempt of court to resisting or obstructing officers.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
14 May 2026
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When these two ingredients mix, a powerful reaction occurs that creates carbon dioxide which helps to break through whatever is clogging your drain.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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This figures to be a challenging season for the Dolphins with so much dead money clogging the books.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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As the memories come flooding back, so do the tears.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Decades later, a new generation is discovering her character and flooding social media with clips of her most cutting one-liners.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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“Gridlocking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gridlocking. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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