as in hands down
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And Aneksi rarely leaves my side.—
Jennifer Wolfgram,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Myka leaves this interaction believing Missé over Dara and saying she’s done with their friendship.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ismailova’s dreamlike narrative vividly conveys an interconnected human-forest assemblage, rooted in local beliefs, intergenerational stewardship, and foraging practices increasingly strained by the climate crisis and global economic pressures.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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Sporting a sophisticated color-block border and a discreet front placket that’s hiding buttonholes, the estate curtain conveys sophistication through its simple yet thoughtful design.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 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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The great Ian McShane, whose star rose again later in his career with turns in Deadwood and John Wick, might well have been the best Heathcliff.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Subcategories have emerged, with gourmand, musk, spicy and citrus scents each having respective turns in the spotlight.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The technology produces lower emissions than a simple bonfire, leading to cleaner, healthier air that contributes less to climate change.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Civic engagement contributes to the health and economic well-being of communities.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kaplan opted to endorse Matsui over Vang, who presents the most serious challenger for Matsui, 81, since she was elected to the seat previously held by her husband in 2005.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Newsom’s book presents him as a man who’s overcome struggles, including academic difficulties and the hurdles his single mom faced.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Passes (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28down%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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