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Kyle says a teary good-bye to everyone, gets on a boat, and is let out in the deep blue water, heading back to civilization, heading over each rocking swell, not into the future, but somehow into the past.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Twice thwarted, Beth sighs, says yes, and gets on with the business of living.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2026
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And among those team-leading 72 carries on under-center formations, 20 of them came on third- or fourth-and-short.—
Sam McDowell
Updated March 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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Two decades later, that fickle through line carries on.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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But everyone gets along, which is good.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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There’s the fact that no one gets along with Andrew after his recent scandals.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Jan. 2026
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Hopefully this robot fares better than HitchBOT.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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This fact fares well, for the historical sites around the island feel untouched by time and tourism, adding a dose of authenticity to the experience.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Bears could have a chance to avenge one of their losses – to Lakeview – in the second round on Monday if Lakeview gets by Kaynor Tech in the first round.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
3 Mar. 2026
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Once Booker gets by him, Alex’s job is just to get the ball at its apex.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Trade deadline season always holds out some hope, as well as rampant rumor-mongering, that something big will happen and the B’s were the subject of much talk.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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But seemingly by sheer willpower, Meredith holds out her hand, which sends the liquid back in the opposite direction toward Britani.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Department of Administration, which manages state property and leases, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even the slice of cold, waxy cheese, mashed into a spoonful of tartare, manages to impart a sense of cohesion and even lusciousness.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Even Fraser makes out with Rainbeau and Damo.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Hangs in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hangs%20in. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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