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Sheriff‘s deputies eventually were stationed outside the home, but even so, a pizza delivery driver walked food that had been ordered for someone in the neighborhood up to the door of the Guthrie home.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
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That’s like compressing a planet into a bouillon cube, but, even so, the soup is mighty tasty.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2026
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Thursday’s verdict, however, marks the first time in 30 years that South Korea has sentenced a leader for insurrection.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Things, however, have changed since the start of February.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
19 Feb. 2026
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The lab is still working on ideas for a more sustainable Mardi Gras.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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The expansive grounds cover 19 acres bordering the river, including a recreated 19th-century New England coastal village, a working shipyard, and the only wooden whaleship ship still afloat in the United States.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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The retail price for a standard pack of Pokémon cards is usually around $5 for 10 cards — though, much like hunting for shiny Pokémon, successfully purchasing a new pack may require some luck, strategy and patience as the cards have exploded in value in recent years.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Brown, though, is fitting in well with the Raptors.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Produced on a shoestring budget with effects that were laughable even at the time, the original BBC series nevertheless ran for an astonishing 26 seasons before an ongoing revival began in 2005.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
18 Feb. 2026
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Some invisible exile journeys span thousands of miles, while others lead only to the other side of town—a seemingly short distance that can nevertheless carry profound social significance.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But a dance of desire nonetheless.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Held during the Second World War, the nuptials were nonetheless highly anticipated—and well attended.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Per contra.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/per%20contra. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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