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The team shrugs off criticism that the end result was overbudget and overdue.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
20 June 2026 -
Once again, Rodrigo shrugs off concern.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Rhy made some huge plays down the stretch.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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But Edwards led the way with a big 16-point fourth quarter, and the Timberwolves made the key plays down the stretch.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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This makes hair look silkier but also minimizes frizz, which a stylist once described to me as your hair reaching out to the sky for moisture.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Wear clothing that minimizes skin exposure to ticks when possible.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
14 June 2026
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Gap rarely discounts its linen collection, which makes this sale worth paying attention to.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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The company discounts the original value of the home, requires homeowners to pay all costs and fees during the term of the agreement and controls the home appraisal process, the attorneys asserted.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Laughs off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laughs%20off. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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