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The Board of Education said in a letter to families that members will identify an interim superintendent who can lead the district after Dorland leaves.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026 -
When Gundula leaves for a few weeks, Hannes tends the geranium in her absence, with a dedication that proves enrapturing for him, even transformative.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Pritzker’s stance conveys mostly skepticism.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Following the blueprint unveiled at Autry’s other recently opened flagships in Milan, Paris and London, the Cannes unit conveys a sophisticated and slightly industrial vibe.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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In the movie’s fuzzy metaphysics, Shelley wills herself into the consciousness of a character named Ida (also played by Buckley), a young woman angling for survival in 1930s Chicago — a colorful, dangerous world of bawdy lotharios and lethal gangsters.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Moon wills the chart and can make a wishy-washy Libra decisive and direct.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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Its board of directors has six seats, with elections staggered so that half of the board turns over at a time.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 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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In a recent interview with the Television Academy, the show's star, Harold Perrineau, who plays Sheriff Boyd Stevens, spoke about the twists and turns in the storytelling.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The video lives up to the high fashion focus of the film, with each artist taking turns in different looks.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Shankar says the working environment in Panipat’s recycling units contributes to poor health.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Greg contributes nothing toward household expenses or food and does not pay rent.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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Hilton’s position is not just bad for California but presents a risk to women everywhere.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Taking each brand partner’s DNA into account, Hansae creates mood boards and presents trends in a way that fits their image.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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“Passes (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28down%29. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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