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as in overdoing
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as in exerting
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The actor says creating Dutton's persona reflects what Grimes liked watching while growing up, namely actors who told a story without overdoing it, with still excellence, like Paul Newman.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026 -
These botanicals work alongside modern actives such as salicylic acid and probiotics, helping keep buildup in check without overdoing it.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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Their immense gravitational influence churns gas, dust, and even proximate stars around them, thus exerting a tremendous influence on their host galaxies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Outside Iran, Gulf states are exerting intense pressure to prevent regional war.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Where younger adults tend to become isolated after overusing smartphones, older adults tend to turn to phones after cognitive declines or being isolated from family and friends.—
Emily Kwong,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
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The perception problem While filler words can help conversations flow, research suggests overusing them may signal uncertainty or a shaky command of the material (or language in general).—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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Trump has long mocked Bush for ruining his presidency by invading Iraq, and his administration over the past week has sought to downplay any parallels between Bush’s misadventures and its own attack on Iran.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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This thin layer dries out quickly, and dry soil discourages termites from invading.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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For more energy during your workout session, eat fruit 30 minutes before exercising.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
9 Mar. 2026
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For those exercising in heat and humidity, the goal should be to rehydrate without excessive fluid loss through sweat.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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On her grandmother's island of Ambae, a coastal road from the airport to her village has been rerouted inland because of encroaching water.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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On her grandmother’s island of Ambae, a coastal road from the airport to her village has been rerouted inland because of encroaching water.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Players trade at least some information about their processes with the club, trying to help one another.—
Evan Drellich,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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One was trying to call 911, though no one seemed to answer.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Overworking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overworking. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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