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Instead, the playbook is straightforward – identify a problem, then propose an overly restrictive governing scheme that couches the political favoritism as a beneficial expansion of the regulatory state.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Each villa sleeps anywhere from 10 to 26 people.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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The modern, upscale building sleeps about 60 people in dormitory beds and private rooms, and even has a hot shower.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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But in the form of its Peterborough boot, Church’s has managed to make a boot that merely nods to its equestrian heritage rather than shouting it.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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According to The Cut’s Mia Mercado, who had a $241 dinner at 1587 Prime recently, the menu and decor are chock full of sly nods to the co-owners.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Lies (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lies%20%28down%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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