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Noun
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Popular treatments in Thailand include Botox and dermal fillers, laser hair removal, skin tightening procedures such as Oligio, advanced facial and dermatology services and traditional spa and holistic therapies.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026 -
There are no fillers, no preservatives, no frozen dough.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Through Vivendi, Bolloré already controls the Canal+ channel and its subsidiaries, including StudioCanal, Europe’s number one film production company.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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Transparencia Venezuela estimates that more than $42 billion in public assets linked to the state oil company and its subsidiaries were compromised through corruption schemes.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Shoppers came for staples like flour, sugar, and salt; tools and hardware; fabric and clothing; kerosene for lamps; and occasional small luxuries like candy, tobacco, or coffee—items otherwise difficult or impossible to obtain, Koehn says.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Goldman attributes it largely to lifestyle creep, the phenomenon of luxuries quietly becoming necessities.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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In time, reticules became more ornate and decorative, fashioned in delicate silks and velvets with intricate embroideries.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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Vogue points to bold and bright sneakers for spring, plus those with details like sequins and floral embroideries, among other trends.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s also a separate clubhouse for teens with amenities like a pool table, video game lounge, and basketball courts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Adding to the amenities here is the presence of The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, a waterfront resort with an array of accommodations, its own spa, and myriad dining options.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Rows of extras lined up on either side of the carpet.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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And Kyle Isbel made a diving grab in center to send the game to extras.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
Noun
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As part of that package, Republicans included $1 billion for White House security enhancements, part of it connected to Trump’s ballroom.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Car parts that have been altered or exchanged Cars that feature aftermarket components or enhancements that alter their function may void their warranty.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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“Nonnecessities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnecessities. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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