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In the studio, though, the band remains focused on the work and is already shaping its next musical era.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026 -
The brand’s return to NYFW centered on honoring a community of women shaping today’s creative landscape.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The amendment would also cut smaller public works construction projects, cut the line striping budget, reduce the budget for asphalt patching, cut vehicle maintenance operating budget and cut the building maintenance budget.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Crews will install barrier walls, patch potholes, and perform striping work during the closures.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Jan. 2026
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Williams won his first of five Oscars for Fiddler on the Roof, seamlessly tailoring the Broadway musical's score to the big screen.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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As fall experts, physical therapists have specialized knowledge in assessing patients and tailoring treatment plans to prevent falls.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Numerous items containing a DNA profile matching Wengel were also seized from Hite’s apartment and surrounding areas, including a 12-inch Diablo Steel Damon Carbide Sawzall blade.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Her wide-leg trousers came in a matching deep blue hue and incorporated cargo pockets.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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Medical lead Nick Stubbings, head of strength and conditioning Tom Perryman and nutritionist Ted Munson worked under Frank at Brentford, too.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Too many parents, probably unwittingly, are conditioning their kids to be afraid of losing.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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In my mind, that always meant at least a plane ride's worth of travel—me in safari gear, sunlight dappling through the canopy, and swinging vines overhead.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
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Headquartered south of Munich in Kochel, Germany, Nugget Schmiede got its start on the rental and sale side of the Ford Nugget, eventually honing its skills at customizing Ford's small camper van and developing aftermarket components and accessories for it.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2026
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My overall impression was of someone who’d rather be customizing Excel tabs than prophesizing doom.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Prime rib is a desirable cut of beef, known for its rich flavor and marbling from fat.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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The marbling method, a simple smoosh, pinch, and roll, creates bakery-worthy swirls in every cookie.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Patterning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterning. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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