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Yet the reality that’s been hammered home is that the Lakers still haven’t cracked the other half of the code, the offensive side of the ball, where their 94 points Tuesday were enough — but far from optimal.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
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Available in three shades—each enriched with hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and vitamin E—this delivers optimal hydration with a wash of fresh color.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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Incorporating a mudroom into your home is an excellent way to add value to your space.—
Sarah Lyon,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2025
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Without Alvarez, the Mets leaned heavily on Luis Torrens, who played superb defense and supplied key hits (.675 OPS).—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Each has a superb hit tool, with the capability of hitting for a high batting average, while scoring and driving in runs.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The new City Hall is a prime example of misaligned priorities.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The brand also boasts thoughtful, flattering designs, and this crewneck shirt is a prime example.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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Her thirty-five-year corporate journey has been marked by outstanding achievement and transformative influence.—
Mamie Jones,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Explore Kylie Minogue See latest videos, charts and news The honor, awarded annually by APRA AMCOS, recognizes outstanding contributions to the Australian music industry.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
28 Apr. 2025
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Why the Chargers drafted him: When picking this far at the end of the draft, special teams tends to be the first fit, and Bridges is eager to apply his skills.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The team will wear special commemorative jerseys to honor Pope Francis in its April 26 match.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The agency has seen a sharp decline in first-class mail since electronic communication became more popular.—
Bonnie Bolden,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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On the livestream introducing World Liberty, Donald Trump Jr. hailed the men as first-class financial minds.—
Eric Lipton,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes,
7 Dec. 2024
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Tickets are pricey – from $99 to more than $200 – but Sphere brass view the cost as a worth it for the matchless experience.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
18 Oct. 2024
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“Optimum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optimum. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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