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In that heartbreaking scene, Hal (Cranston) finishes setting up the elaborate domino run, only to set it off when leaving the room to pick up a video camera.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Samantha Santana finishes a shot from 15 yards out on a pass from Dylan Watson as the Texans take advantage of a counterattack to extend their lead.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Apr. 2026
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After sitting down at the kitchen island for a meal, Heather then chews her food with her mouth open and lets out a fake burp after taking a sip from her drink.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The insect chews through the layer, and eventually the damage is akin to putting a permanent tourniquet on the tree.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Polishes off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polishes%20off. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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