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as in dimming
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as in crowding
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Reinhart is among the center's specialists, urging people to pay no attention to social media pundits commenting on the seasonal outlooks who emphasize the potential dimming effect El Niño can have on would-be storms.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026 -
The delightfully bulbous light now features color-changing, dimming, and smart home control.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
15 Apr. 2026
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As for crowding, Wind Cave sees its peak in summer, with around 100,000 visitors per month.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Use clean, sharp pruning tools to remove any branches growing vertically to reduce crowding and allow better airflow between the branches, which can help prevent fungal diseases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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The key window is April 10-20, when the comet is brightening but not yet too deeply embedded in the sun's glare.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Ferulic acid boosts that brightening trio, while niacinamide and tangerine peel extract help even things out over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cyrus has been subtly lightening her naturally brunette color over the last year, fueling rumors of a Hannah Montana reunion before the special was confirmed.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2026
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Many aspirants, like Yusuf, consider jars of skin lightening cream to be essential, along with access to exclusive gyms and going to the right hair salon.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The suspension resulted from a September 2023 incident outside BMO Stadium, in which witness video obtained by The Times showed Urías pulling his wife’s hair and shoving her against a fence.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Dowling, who oversees the SRG in his role as assistant chief of special operations, was previously accused of pulling a female protester’s hair and shoving her to the ground in downtown Manhattan in 2020.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Once in a while, black flats compress the space, framing a single character’s face, bathed in a bleaching white light, as if their vulnerabilities were being scanned by an MRI.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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The figure skater actually began bleaching her own hair with a paintbrush—and only brought in a professional right before the 2026 Winter Olympics.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Here’s to the people who strive and persevere and realize their dreams, without squashing the dignity of others.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The decision marked the first time in tournament history that the final weeks of the college basketball season would not be played, squashing Atlanta’s plans to host the Final Four.—
Shari Rudavsky,
IndyStar,
27 Mar. 2026
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The rest of their tooth-care regimen includes flossing daily, tongue scraping and using mouthwash as needed, along with the occasional use of whitening strips.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The files include jokey exchanges and emails planning visits to Epstein properties, teeth-whitening appointments and shopping trips.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Matting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matting. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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