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Hurricane Erin’s surge, captured flooding the Buxton neighborhood and surrounding coastal communities, came as evacuations and swim bans were issued in the area for safety measures.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025 -
In a consumer landscape flooded with fast-branding and novelty NPD, the success of GN Wines reveals a different truth: consumers are happy to follow a famous face but only repeatedly when the product delivers, the voice is consistent, and the partnership lasts.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Ashcraft then started wetting down the roof of her family’s home until they were ordered to evacuate.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Her lifestyle website recommends wetting down the tub with warm water, then applying a paste consisting of a mix of baking soda and a dollop of dish soap.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 June 2025
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The Current had misting fans and extra ice on hand throughout the venue.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
21 Aug. 2025
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Beyond this amenity, the pangolins are also provided with misting systems, unique sleeping areas and sound machines, each one playing a crucial role in fostering a safe and secure environment for the proliferation of this imperiled species.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Gushing mudslides and floodwaters inundated the village of Chasoti on Thursday, washing away pilgrims who had gathered for lunch before trekking up the hill for a popular religious site, in the second such disaster in the Himalayas in a little over a week.—
Fayaz Bukhari,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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City officials were warning residents early Wednesday to avoid driving on roads within the flood zone already inundated by water.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
13 Aug. 2025
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South Florida streets frequently flood when heavy rains hit the region, not to mention get deluged with storm surge during hurricane and tropical storm events.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The Village of Ruidoso confirmed the fatalities in a statement late Tuesday night, after monsoon-like rains deluged the region and overwhelmed its waterways.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
9 July 2025
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Combined with lacy-crunchy pan-fried shrimp, and showered in a piquant mixture of peppercorns, salt, and sugar, the dish sets taste buds ablaze.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
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That song ended with confetti guns showering the fans down front in a mix of confetti and fake money.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Sometimes a storm will eventually moisten up its environment, but this is a pretty small tropical storm.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to moisten the soil well before applying fertilizer. Take a soil test to determine your soil’s specific needs.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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New & Noteworthy The Olay Summer Fizz Body Wash Collection is formulated with nourishing ingredients like niacinamide, pro-glycerin, lipids and a hyaluronic serum complex to deeply hydrate dry, thirsty skin to become visibly supple and dewy.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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Soko Glam founder and esthetician Charlotte Cho credits it for instantly plumping and hydrating her skin.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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