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Soccer is not only physical, but extremely mentally demanding.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Paul’s life as a doctor, academic, teacher, doer, and optimist created a demanding legacy.—
Chelsea Clinton,
Vanity Fair,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This particular shipment likely set sail from Quanzhou, a port on China’s eastern coast that was close to the creative heartlands in the Fujian, Zhejiang and Jiangxi provinces, bound for Temasek, according to Flecker.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Intentionally or not, this particular piece channels the emerald Cartier necklace Marjorie Merriweather Post wore to the Palm Beach Everglades Ball in 1929, a transfixing way to make an entrance.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2026
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Wholesale2B is particularly helpful for discovery but requires retailers to be selective and monitor performance.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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These single-atom sites improve reaction control and efficiency under sunlight, enabling the selective production of acetic acid rather than a mixture of byproducts.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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While the monarch caterpillar will only eat milkweed, the gulf fritillary caterpillars are slightly less discriminating.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
15 Dec. 2025
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Special effects were progressing with varying results, but intelligent storytelling was leading the charge as viewers became more discriminating.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The director, Polly Findlay, presents all of this in a fluid and fastidious prestige-teleplay-of-the-week way.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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Maria Barriga is fastidious with hers at Oxomoco.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Feb. 2026
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This year’s trends, structured silhouettes in black, vibrant accents, and striking high jewelry are more exacting than ever.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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That Melania has very exacting taste in blouse necklines?—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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These irresistible, creamy purée treats are perfect for picky eaters, bonding moments and sneaking in hydration—cats can’t get enough of them.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The treat is designed in such a way as to hide the look, texture and smell of the pill so picky dogs don’t avoid taking it.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Premillow Mohair Winter Scarf More than any other accessory, poppy-red scarves were everywhere in the City of Light, from dainty cashmere designs to thicker wool versions.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Stranger Things star turned heads in a surprisingly bridal little white dress that was embellished with sequins and trimmed with dainty lace.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Overdemanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdemanding. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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