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Noun
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The comfortable seating area in the living room includes couches and armchairs set in front of the TV and fireplace for relaxing after a day on the slopes, and a dining table provides a nice spot to relax and eat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026 -
Off the slopes, Woolly's Adventure Summit is a year-round, family-friendly basecamp with thrilling activities such as a mountain coaster, zip lining, tubing, and more.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Opt for Structure Versus Slouchy When used as accent seating in adult spaces like living rooms, reading corners, bedrooms, and libraries, Button recommends sticking with beanbags with some structure and squarer shapes to avoid an overly undone look.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2026
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Jamaica has exported music, fashion, and food to the farthest corners of the planet.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The crease-free ties are customizable for every hair type and style -- four loops for thick hair, two loops for regular ponytails or messy buns, and baby loops for braids or fine hair.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Interior elastic loops and a mesh slip pocket keep bottles and smaller accessories secure, while the spacious 2-liter interior holds everything neatly in one place.—
Kayla Kitts,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Three gaffers rush by with heavy coils of electric cord slung over their shoulders.—
Jade Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Move on to wiping down the exterior of your refrigerator and freezer (following the same rules as the oven exterior), and vacuum the coils.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Self-standing folds to prevent the stroller from falling over when stored.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The stay folds in two 90-minute spa treatments, forest bathing, breathwork, yoga and dining by Nobu.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Devoid of facial hair but sporting golden curls, the cherubic Parsons meets me at a Hollywood hotel’s courtyard restaurant in April just a few days after putting the final touches on his movie.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Streisand also embraced her natural curls for the event.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Between slick tiles and steep inclines, locals rely on comfortable, supportive shoes—usually sleek sneakers, sturdy flats, or low-profile sandals.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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The story follows struggling creatives navigating debt, eviction threats and a precarious gig economy, visualized in Riley’s inventive style — from looming piles of eviction notices to characters literally struggling up and down steep inclines that mirror the instability of their lives.—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unlikely coincidences and absurd twists start to pile up; plot holes emerge and are ignored.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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The road to the D Line took many twists and turns for generations.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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“Hairpins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairpins. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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