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as in intrusion
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as in swelling
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Leaf Home’s survey shows that among homeowners with basements, 58% have experienced water intrusion or moisture issues, yet many (62%) believe frozen pipes are the main culprit.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
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For instance, Potrero Elementary has drainage issues, roof problems and major water intrusion under the building, and many of its trailers are well beyond their lifespan.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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By keeping more skin connected to the deeper tissues—and yielding smaller skin flaps in the face and neck—the technique aims to minimize space for fluid to settle, lessening not only post-op complications, but also bruising, swelling, and trauma to the skin.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Compartment syndrome involves excessive pressure building up inside a muscle, either from bleeding or swelling.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The suit alleges Anthropic is secondarily liable for contributory and vicarious infringement tied to those uses.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2026
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The complaint also includes a claim for violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which prohibits infringement of certain types of digital content and can lead to damages of up to $150,000 per infringement.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus most commonly affects a few large breeds with deep chests and German Shepherds are among those most affected.—
Dr. John De Jong,
Boston Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
11 Oct. 2022
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Maricopa County health inspectors cited nine metro Phoenix gas stations and markets for several priority food safety violations during the week of March 2.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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By Rachel Smith Environmental groups said the state of Colorado is not doing enough to stop ongoing pollution violations from the Suncor refinery.—
Rachel Smith,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Grab spring-friendly fashion finds under $30, like this puff-sleeve white dress, these super stretchy wide-leg jeans, and this $8 boat neck T-shirt.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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The puff sleeves on this blouse are paired with ruffled hems for a playfully charming and chic look.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Whitney is willing to let Demi take a mental health day, but for Taylor, this is Demi’s most serious transgression.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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At one point her mother, Ri Sol Ju, appears to gently scold her for some transgression as Kim watches with a broad smile.—
Jen Kwon,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Like sunlit waves, the luminous surface of the cookware seems to ripple with depth and dimension, thanks to a color gradient and a classic gold knob.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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And everything is covered in this peanut-butter-colored leather—the headliner, shift knob, even the a/c vents.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Obtrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtrusion. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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