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as in percolating
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as in cleaning
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The parks began with an idea that had been percolating for Disney since the 1930s to create an amusement park near Disney studios.—
Mark Lane,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026 -
Romance with a boss might be percolating.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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In fact, the common liquor, distilled from grains or potatoes, can be a natural alternative to many synthetic cleaning products and an inexpensive, shelf-stable swap in a pinch.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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If they’re not changed often enough, clogs can prevent them from filtering air properly.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Results will start filtering in for the state Supreme Court race and local contests.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Flight attendants emphasize closing the toilet lid before flushing to help limit the spread of germs in tight airplane lavatories.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
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Engineers suspect a clogged filter in the overboard flushing system.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Featuring exclusive performances, conversations, and one-night-only events, this series brings the film off the screen and into the spotlight — making each screening a cultural moment.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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The healthcare company cut its forecast for profit over the full year, mostly because of its purchase of cancer-screening company Exact Sciences.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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While purging senior military leaders, Xi has grown and modernized China’s army, navy, and air force; improved its cyberwarfare; and upgraded its nuclear arsenal.—
Michael Sheridan,
Vanity Fair,
8 Apr. 2026
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Despite the conflict with Iran and other recent military activity overseas, the Pentagon seems focused on purging minorities and women.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2026
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This shift isn’t about abandoning discipline but refining it.—
Samuel Mueller,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The foundation states that winning teams are paired with professional mentors, supported in refining their budgets and project plans, and made eligible for grants of up to $1,000 to actually carry out their ideas.—
Ethan Stone,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Use it after cleansing and prepare to be wowed by how smooth your skin feels.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
1 Apr. 2026
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This nourishing cleansing oil provides deep hydration for youthful, healthy-looking skin.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Leaching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leaching. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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