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Then there's the sun, whose light saturates the atmosphere from dawn until dusk, shielding the cosmos from our sight.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2026 -
Otherwise, water saturates the soil and kills plants.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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No marine alerts or advisories are in effect for Atlantic or Florida Keys waters.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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This ingenious gardening gadget saves time, regulates watering, and waters consistently, streamlining the chore if not eliminating it completely.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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One of Johnson’s timeliest essays, though, is about Alien, Ridley Scott’s 1979 sci-fi horror about an extraterrestrial creature that forcibly impregnates a member of a commercial hauling ship, killing him when the alien fetus bursts out of his abdomen.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
30 Oct. 2025
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The fast-absorbing formula soaks into the skin to deliver moisture without causing irritation to sensitive skin under your eyes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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If possible, avoid overhead watering from a hose or sprinkler, which soaks the plant's leaves instead of its moisture-hungry roots.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
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Cinematographer Paul Guilhaume drenches the film in dark blues and grainy blacks, as deeply unsettling as Cristina’s canvases.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Soil drenches or granular applications of systemic insecticides, such as imidacloprid or dinotefuran, will last longer and help prevent future infestations of aphids.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
20 May 2026
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The more militants are killed, the deeper the city drowns in militant Shia iconography.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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However, the actor does most of the heavy lifting, even as Nemes’ aesthetic approach drowns the frame in striking shadows — a contrast made deep and inviting by Mátyás Erdély’s 35mm photography.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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The suite steeps you in ball park wonder, from the decor featuring classic baseball sights to the ball park music playlist and other little touches.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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On the other hand, an even, coarse grind that looks like rough sea salt is best for a French press, as the coffee steeps with full immersion.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2026
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Buttermilk makes this cake tender while adding vegetable oil moistens the cake.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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Users place the pouch between the gum and upper lip, where saliva moistens it and releases nicotine.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2026
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“Presoaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presoaks. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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