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as in comes
to come near or nearer
as the hour of his death was nighing
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As the Mountain House comes into view, you’ll be wowed by this structure that is part Victorian castle, part ski chalet-on-steroids.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026 -
The Fire Horse Year is a moment of inner affirmation, a psychological reset that allows people to gather momentum for what comes next.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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In one video clip, the suspect approaches the front door and raises a gloved hand to the camera outside the door before turning back.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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When a pedestrian approaches the crosswalk, the Waymo slows—even though the pedestrian hasn’t fully committed.—
Greg Mania,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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Coogler’s latest project draws on his Southern roots and family history to deliver a paranormal tale about two brothers who open a juke joint in their Mississippi hometown.—
Quincy Bowie,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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The evolving menu draws on Italian, French, California and Korean influences, balancing tradition with inventive technique and local sourcing.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Alberta Street also closes down to traffic every Thursday evening in the summer for a 15-block art walk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The verdict closes a chapter of one of South Korea’s biggest political crises, a saga that has been full of dramatic twists that have tested the country’s democratic guardrails.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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When asked whether the 23-year age difference comes up in everyday life, with cultural references or interests, Sam says the answer is, generally, no.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
1 Feb. 2026
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Having the extra cash on hand in case anything comes up is worth paying my student loan servicer an extra $400.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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The dual-class structure is set to expire in October 2032—a year after Bhusri’s performance window closes in early 2031.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The revelation comes as signs of strife between the FBI and Pima County Sheriff’s Office are beginning to surface as the search for Nancy Guthrie closes in on the two-week mark.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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As that reopening date nears, some longtime residents have waxed nostalgic over its legacy as a beacon of entertainment in a community that was barred from patronizing other theaters in North Texas.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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There are five games left on the Big Ten schedule, starting with Thursday at Galen Center against an Indiana team that is desperate for wins as the early March Big Ten Tournament nears.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Nighs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nighs. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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