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The table is slatted, so spills slip right through for easy clean-up, and there’s even a pre-installed umbrella hole.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026 -
The compact vacuum converts into a handheld device for daily messes and spills above the floor.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Too much stuff increases the risk of falls that undermine older adults’ ability to live independently, a 2023 study by researchers at Mississippi State University found.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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At least seven people suffered gunshot wounds and at least two people were injured from falls, officials said.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Analyze the missteps to determine what was a bad process, bad results, or just bad luck.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The charm of these biographies, however, lies in their authenticity – the small spelling missteps and unpolished phrasing that reflect genuine middle school voices.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Last Sunday, Zamiqua Miller, 33, died in NYPD custody in Brooklyn Central Booking after two trips to the hospital within a 24-hour span.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2026
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On longer trips, riders can additionally bring along a second set of folding solar panels.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Apr. 2026
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After some stumbles with AI in 2024, Apple has been largely sitting on the sidelines of the AI race.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The stumbles seen on race day were largely engineering hiccups—hardware tuning, stability margins—not fundamental limits of AI.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
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Check the full email headers for clues If the communication is happening by email, the full email header may reveal the route the message traveled.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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This is one of the most traditional and widely recognized curtain headers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Ground lights add ambiance to an outdoor space while also serving as a safety feature, helping prevent slips on walkways, pool areas, and gardens after dark.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Vessels docked at the harbor’s roughly 900 slips are inspected at least every three years, Ravitch said.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Pratfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfalls. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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