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Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
22 May 2026 -
Cherry blossom branches and pastel French tips make a romantic pair.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Noun
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All the sacrifices my family made.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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That poll also found that most people (52%) think America's best days are behind it, but also found that the majority of Americans are eager to support the country's future and are willing to make sacrifices for the greater good.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Why your brain wants rest instead of recipes After a long workday or a stressful afternoon, the brain naturally reaches for convenience, dopamine, comfort and low-effort rewards.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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After work or stressful days, the brain naturally craves convenience, dopamine, comfort and low-effort rewards.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Raúl Castro also instituted more market-minded reforms, such as offering workers in munitions factories bonuses for high output.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Key person retention bonuses give your most critical people a financial reason to stay, structured to vest at twelve and twenty-four months after close.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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While votes on the MVP and other postseason awards are submitted before the start of the playoffs, the league traditionally waits for an opportune moment to announce the winners on the pregame shows of its media partners.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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In between, Messi has won back-to-back league MVP awards (a first), won a Golden Boot as goal-scoring leader and led Inter Miami to the 2023 Leagues Cup title, the 2024 Supporters’ Shield for best regular-season record, and the 2025 MLS Cup as league champion.—
Greg Cote
May 18,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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For example, some restaurants add automatic gratuities for large groups, while others use service fees to help cover employee benefits or operating expenses.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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Each Roam by Tauck trip includes accommodations, airport transfers upon arrival and departure, luggage handling, gratuities, and activities offered on the itinerary.—
Alison Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Small courtesies keep big efforts moving forward.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.—
Simon Akam,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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But no matter the prodding, Terminus never wanted the patrons to feel cheated, so the games, while tricky, were winnable, and the prizes reasonable and fair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Scratch-off prizes expire one year from the date of sale, and winners are encouraged to immediately sign the back of the ticket and contact the Pennsylvania Lottery at 1-800-692-7481.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Propines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/propines. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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