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Noun
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Peters’ February list of medicines and substances also included Accutane (oral isotretinoin) to treat acne.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026 -
The sales decline was only partially offset by the growth of newer medicines like breast cancer treatment Kisqali and multiple sclerosis drug Kesimpta.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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The same discount also applies to all IGK products in our special Amazon storefront, including standout hair balms, texture sprays, and more.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Lanolips Phone Lip Balm Holder is a handy attachment your dry lips will thank you for, paired together with fun balms.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The warrants stemmed from a long-term investigation into complaints of narcotics sales in the greater South Norwalk area.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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Joliet police said their narcotics unit raided a home in the 400 block of Meeker Avenue Wednesday.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The second-busiest port in the world, Singapore has the potential to play a significant role in shaping practical, scalable solutions for improving the sustainability of global maritime trade.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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If your mom’s kitchen or apartment is tight on space, lean into vertical solutions.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Palliatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliatives. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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