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Recent Examples of poresAnother standout, silymarin (which is extracted from milk thistle, a plant related to daisies and ragweeds), helps prevent oil oxidation—the culprit behind clogged pores and early signs of aging—while salicylic acid delivers gentle, pore-clearing exfoliation for a clearer complexion over time.—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
The only telltale signs of the electronics hidden in the temples are a single power button, a four-contact connector, pinhole microphones, and thin speaker grille slits.
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Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
Plus, the side slits keep the shirt relaxed without looking too boxy on smaller frames.
Install Multiple Houses Different species of native bees use nesting cavities of different sizes.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
Many communities have chosen to add fluoride to the tap water for decades, as a public health measure that is estimated to reduce cavities by around 25%.
The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the open wounds and orifices of live animals, including humans.
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Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
After four seasons of love sausages, exploding body parts, and supes climbing into other people's orifices, this is set to be the finale of all finales.
Some are seeking better time slots paired with digital extensions that can net them bigger contracts from TV networks desperate to break free from diminishing pay TV revenue.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
Six players entered the transfer portal, four returned and four transfers committed, leaving four available slots for next season.
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Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
Once in San Diego, the gears switch back to the fissures in the domestic relationships, specifically Danny and Nia.
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Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Eyes on the primary runoff The Democratic race doesn't feature notable policy splits along the lines of the progressive-moderate fissures that have opened around the country.