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Noun
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Aouli says this generational shift away full-bodied, rich, and higher-alcohol wines has been most noticeable in the past 12 to 18 months—and the softening in demand for Bordeaux is most noticeable with vintages from 2010 onwards.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025 -
The broader grocery sector is battling a number of headwinds in 2025, driven by tariffs but also measured declines in consumer confidence and signs that shoppers are pulling back on even essential purchases amid persistent inflation and a softening of the labor market.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Caring Across Generations is a national organization of family caregivers, care workers, disabled people and aging adults who are working to make care more accessible, affordable and equitable for everyone.—
Katherine Schaffstall,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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Factors that assist aging runners, such as medical treatment, recovery techniques and shoe technology, have gradually improved over time.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Pousada Caminho do Sol Pousada Caminho do Sol, a mix of Tudor and Spanish architecture, is set among flowering gardens with stone walkways and a poolside patio.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Getting tulips in containers through the winter is more challenging, as the bulbs are not sufficiently insulated and undergo frequent freeze-thaw cycles, which affect plant growth and flowering.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is part of maturing into a true professional hockey player.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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How Deepfakes Became a New Corporate Threat The report paints a picture of deepfake fraud maturing into a repeatable business model.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While ripening, antioxidants give the fruit its red color.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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Pruning peppers in fall not only encourages these plants to focus their energy on ripening any remaining fruit before frost arrives but also keeps them at a more manageable size to cover them as needed.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2020, the emergence of the #BackOffIndia social media campaign reflected a growing impatience among young Nepalis with New Delhi’s overbearing influence and supposed sympathies for the royalist camp within Nepali politics.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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One thing Foshee said he’s observed over the years is diners’ growing preference to sit in shaded locations as opposed to directly under the sun.—
Lori Weisberg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Redick said LeBron James, who didn’t travel with the team for the five-game trip, has done one-on-one work with coaches so far, and that the team is progressing from there in light of James being cleared for contact basketball activities.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the turnaround under Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is still progressing nicely, driven by better execution on its 737 program.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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