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Drop waists of the Art Deco era also proliferated at Chanel, Marni, and Rabanne.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2026 -
For years, the industry has proliferated across the country after the 2018 Farm Bill legalized industrial hemp.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bunko said the Southington spot has flourished because it is centrally located.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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The choral pieces highlight Latin American culture and the African and European influences that have flourished across the Americas.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Metal had not-so-quietly reemerged as a commercial force, and not just in the live sphere, where it’s always thrived and continues to grow.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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During his leadership, the Magic’s business side thrived even when the basketball side struggled.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Still, Rodin prospered under the genial tutelage of Reinhardt and his wife, Helene Thimig.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Giving it one last season before leaving the sport, Jax prospered and made his big league debut on June 8, 2021.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Overgrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrew. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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