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The sharp tanginess of the vinegar tapers off when cooked, lending subtle brightness to dishes.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Even after the snow tapers off, the weekend will remian breezy and cold across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with wind gusts of 30 to over 60 mph possible.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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But a cap on student loans wouldn’t have the same unintended consequences because the federal government gives out those loans.—
Howard Dvorkin,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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Our battery test involves cranking the screen's brightness to the maximum and streaming video over Wi-Fi until the battery gives out.—
Eric Zeman,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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The waste that vanishes from coastlines and shipping lanes doesn’t vanish at all.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Mar. 2026
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In biology, a Lazarus species is one that vanishes from the fossil record or from scientific observation for a prolonged period, only to turn up alive later.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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Wind, sun exposure, and air temperature all impact how quickly water evaporates from the soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Watering between 10 am and 4 pm wastes water; most of it evaporates before reaching roots.—
Kate McKenna,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Peters (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peters%20%28out%29. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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