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Several structures are flooded.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025 -
Bold hues are the name of the game, whether this means going for the kind of saturated, chili pepper–adjacent red that flooded the runways of labels like Ferragamo or embracing autumn’s fascination with all things deep purple, courtesy of an earrings pair that pays homage to the humble eggplant.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 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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Start your style by misting your hair with medium-hold hairspray and hitting it with a crimping waver (like the Best of Beauty Award-winning GHD Wave).—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Unlike other mass-market body sprays marketed to teenage boys, this one isn’t abrasive or musk-heavy; it can be misted on enthusiastically in a locker room or before school without overpowering.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
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Low-lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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California had passed a law in 2017 barring the sale of dogs in pet stores to prevent pets from puppy mills to inundate the state.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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On September 8th, cities across the country were deluged with angry young protesters demanding a revocation of the ban.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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Of course, the retort is that this would be irritating and exasperating to be continually deluged with alerts about AI deceptiveness.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Turn on your bathroom's exhaust fan after showering or bathing to prevent bacteria, mold, and mildew growth.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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According to the docuseries, Justin captured thousands of photos of people showering, using the bathroom and changing their clothes.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Simply moisten the skin on the face and massaging the formula in circular motions.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples are softened and broken down, adding water as needed to keep moistened, 45 minutes to 1 hour.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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Now this is a product that truly lives up to its name—Mise en Scène’s Perfect Serum is infused with Moroccan argan oil to deeply hydrate and revive dry, damaged strands, leaving them silky, smooth, and, well, pretty close to perfect.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
8 Oct. 2025
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This is thanks to its blended formula, with nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and paracress to hydrate and firm the skin, respectively.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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