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something (such as a drink) that makes you feel better and more lively
Coffee is my usual morning pick-me-up. I could really use a pick-me-up after the day I just had.
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Seven Springs is currently open daily and the resort's website provides real-time updates for its lifts and trails.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026 -
Jalen lifted with us, but his lifts were modified to maintain a specific weight.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, spirulina extract boosts shine for glossy hair.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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The tax increases are to support raises and pension boosts of public employees, after wages lost value in the 2019 currency collapse, giving them the equivalent of an additional six months’ salary.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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At Gotcha Match, customers will find more than a dozen matcha creations alongside chai lattes, espresso, refreshers and hot tea.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Jan. 2026
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Dunkin’s new Protein Milk selections allow customers to add 15 grams of protein to any beverage that includes a milk or non-dairy base, such as coffees, lattes, matcha and refreshers.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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By 1998, burnt out on stimulants and anticipating a Y2K apocalypse, Land had a breakdown, left academia, and dropped off the map.—
James Duesterberg,
New Yorker,
18 Feb. 2026
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Recreational use of stimulants and performance-enhancing drugs, and high doses of caffeine, can also exacerbate heart issues.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Velzeboer's victory keeps the 1,000 title in Dutch hands.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Their hands hold a banner with pillars of our democracy written on it, from peace and truth to expression and equity.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Most clinical studies show benefits with 250–500 mg of glutathione per day.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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That said, a seven-figure net worth amassed over time comes with a set of financial benefits and complexities that can easily turn into missteps—like a surprise tax bill or family fallout after an inheritance.—
Joanna Rotenberg,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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In October 2024 ahead of her own stay at MSG, Billie Eilish recorded encouragements to take the subways for environmental benefits.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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Hints, counsels, warnings, remonstrations, even encouragements are, in the end, of limited value.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
21 Oct. 2025
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Rudolph had not received any help from the fund at that time, but Frenkel said the synagogue was able to give her a $10,000 grant to help fix her home.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The article comes on the heels of the weekend’s Munich Security Conference, where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Europe to assume more responsibility for its own defense after relying for decades on Washington’s help as the backbone of its security.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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