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The application jump-starts a city-approvals process, complete with public hearings, where the City Council would have the final say over what can and can’t be built.—
Rose Evans
January 8,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Something jump-starts inside her.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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Cross the river and Williamsburg’s Bedford Avenue corridor resurrects the old Barneys edit.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, when Victor accidentally resurrects a dead Victorian-era woman named Emily (Helena Bonham Carter), he's transported to the much more lively Land of the Dead — ultimately forcing him to choose between his mortal fiancée and his new corpse bride.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Petrosian’s presence revives the murkiness of Russia’s participation.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The serum comes in mist form and immediately moisturizes, plumps, and revives my complexion.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The beginning of the year revitalizes you from the inside out, as Venus and Mars move through your sign, igniting a personal renaissance where your confidence, magnetism and sense of agency surge.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Honest conversations open doors as fiery Mars revitalizes your 3rd House of Communication, assisting you in saying what matters without losing your upbeat spirit.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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The brand’s formulations are crafted without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, or harsh chemicals, reflecting Cartwright’s commitment to clean skincare that gently rejuvenates and locks in moisture.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
11 Dec. 2025
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The former helps to destroy acne-causing bacteria and reduce sebum production, while the latter rejuvenates and soothes, making for a comprehensive three-minute treatment to calm and clarify skin.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
26 Nov. 2025
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These leaves are essential for photosynthesis, which recharges the bulb for next year’s flowers.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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An international research collaboration co-led by UCLA has developed a nickel-iron battery prototype that recharges in seconds and maintains its performance for over 12,000 cycles.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Kick-starts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kick-starts. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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