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Several Survivor alums flooded the comments section on Kay's post to share their well wishes to the couple.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025 -
In fact, last year the U.S. Supreme Court refused to rule on the issue in a case brought by Texas ranchers whose property had been effectively taken from them by a Texas transportation project that flooded their land.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes.com,
6 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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Shower and tub: Use a spray bottle filled with vinegar, water, and a few drops of essential oils to mist the shower after every use.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2025
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Shake the bottle and mist the tanning water liberally over your skin, holding it about six inches away.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 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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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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And school children from around Rome deluged the Gemelli hospital with get-well cards, while Italian bishops led rosary prayers and celebrated special Masses across Italy.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 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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The lawsuits, which are pending, alleged that inmates were kept alone in dark cells for long periods of time and were taken out only to shower or for one-hour recreation periods a few times a week.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
12 Aug. 2025
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Add egg whites and beat with an electric mixer at low speed until evenly moistened, about 1 minute.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Smart Cleaning with Pre-Wet, Adjustable Wash, and Warm Drying The T38 includes a pre-wet feature that releases a gentle stream of water to moisten the bowl before use, which may help reduce residue and support more effective flushing.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
16 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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