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Adverb
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Toney’s high school coach Mike Smith, who has developed more than his share of five-star recruits, including Patrick Surtain, Sony Michel and Brian Burns, suspects Toney didn’t get his due from the ranking systems because they’re based heavily on measurables.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026 -
Beauty professions — barbering, cosmetology and hair braiding — stand out as some of the most heavily regulated occupations in Illinois.—
Eric Zamparripa,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The exterior design is fresh, deliberately avoiding any boring minivan traits.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The list was reportedly kept deliberately small amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.—
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StyleCaster,
27 May 2026
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Some student loan borrowers advocacy groups characterized the latest email warnings as a scare tactic by the department, and urged borrowers to respond cautiously.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Use oils sparingly and cautiously, making applications in the evening hours when bees and other insects are less active.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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“Ploddingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ploddingly. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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