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When Seattle gave up 38 points in a loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 5, Macdonald blamed himself for overloading the defensive game plan.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026 -
Democrats think Trump is only engaging because of his sagging poll numbers and his sensitivity to getting blamed for another shutdown.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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They were paid to persuade people to put down their guns, in some cases succeeding.—
Jenny Gathright,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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For young professionals seeking affordability, strong job markets, and social scenes, these American cities offer compelling reasons to put down roots.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Pinned (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinned%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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