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Noun
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But Towns began Saturday’s playoff game as a facilitator, repeatedly looking for cutters rather than chasing his own shots.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026 -
Many of the different Kryptonite locks claim to be able to stand up to bolt cutters and other hand tools meant to defeat chains and locks.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes, then toss and continue to cook, undisturbed, until vegetables are charred in spots and tender, 1–2 minutes more.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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The result is pulled pork that’s crispy, fatty and tender.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Since that original Allure story was published, the beauty industry has only seen 7% growth in launches of refillable products, a recent Mintel report found.—
Kara McGrath,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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The launches were made during a 90-minute event in Beijing ahead of the Beijing Auto Show, where automakers are expected to showcase next-generation EVs and connected technologies.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Jennifer Jason Leigh, as the freshman with a lot to learn, proaches her Stacy with the most even of keels.—
Gina Friedlande,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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