as in hands down
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Supporters call Shalom Wildlife zoo a 'magical place' While some critics say Wisconsin's loose oversight leaves too many gaps, Shalom's supporters see a very different story.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025 -
That leaves Watson entering the season with uncertainty ahead.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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One’s impression is suddenly modified by the casual strength his handshake conveys, and rightly so, for beneath the elegant lines of his suit are hidden a hard body and the stamina of 10 battalions.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Within all that, though, Drinkwitz also typically conveys some more salient central themes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Oct. 2025
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Agnes virtually wills her back to life.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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After over a decade as a villain to the Avengers, Simon ultimately turns over a new leaf and becomes a longstanding member of the team.—
Wilson Chapman,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Your creativity turns over a new leaf today!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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The journey includes time spent in the backcountry and turns in untracked terrain.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Wahlberg continued to work steadily in the 2000s, pairing a leading role on NBC's Boomtown (2002–2003) with turns in Lawrence Kasdan's Dreamcatcher (2003) and a handful of Saw sequels (2005–2007).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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While the state is often seen as a popular retirement destination thanks to its warm weather, tranquil lifestyle and appealing landscapes, that demand also contributes to increasing prices.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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By focusing on the everyday realities of modern life—from the unpredictability of urban traffic to the desire for spontaneous exploration—Ausom contributes to a more thoughtful vision of mobility.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Passes (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28down%29. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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