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Inherent in their definition is a sense of shared fate—a counter to a version of food consumption that overemphasizes individual choice.—
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29 Apr. 2026 -
If women ski as long as the men do and don’t do it as quickly, that ratio gets out of whack and overemphasizes skiing for the women and not for the men.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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This wall plays up a room's height, in turn, creating both a sense of space and drama, Parker says.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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Much of the products are focused on the eyes, a continuation of his runway makeup that also plays up peepers, such as heavy lashes or exaggerated cat eyes.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Dehydration exaggerates creases and makes skin look less supple.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dehydration exaggerates creases and gives skin a texture that emphasizes lines.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Melodramatizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/melodramatizes. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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