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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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The piano nobile, or art gallery, is the part available to rent, which sleeps six across three bedrooms.—
Ruchira Sharma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Now the puppy, Oreo, sleeps right next to Jaxson’s crib every night.—
Eliza Shapiro,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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Beyond showcasing emerging artists, the season also nods to broader cultural themes.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Hence the name, which directly links to the brand’s signature Berenices handbag and nods to the same sculptural lines and suede-cum-supple leather construction.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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“Lies (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lies%20%28down%29. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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