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Box cutters, pocketknives, Swiss Army knives, and utility knives can cause a hold-up at security checkpoints, and you won’t be allowed to take them on the plane in your carry-on.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026 -
The vessel is the only active Coast Guard unit in Orange County and is one of seven cutters that operate in the Coast Guard’s Southern California fleet.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
3 Jan. 2026
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If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Jan. 2026
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Then, a quick stint under the broiler crisps the edges, creating that irresistible combo of golden, crunchy exteriors and tender, middles.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Ellify launches in 2016 as a small YouTube rep business, but is now a major player in influencer marketing, which is increasingly crossing over into other media spaces such as film, TV and podcast.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
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Netflix, which provides some live NASA coverage, including rocket launches, is not promoting the event on its platform.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Jolly boats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jolly%20boats. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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