Colloquial slang in reverence to the most maniacal competitors.
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Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Cerdier added that Turkey is slowing down due to Asian competitors, while Western Europe is likely to remain stable, focusing on premium, sustainable and recycled denim rather than volume.
While most of us have the Notes app on our smartphones and laptops, those entries can easily get lost among countless open tabs.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2026
The other two non-sports entries were NBC’s presentation of the 99th installment of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and ABC/Hulu’s staging of the Oscars.
Amazingly, Exposure contestants go through hours of practice and performance each day without ever seeming to tire, and along with the competitive spirit, there’s a real sense of community, with skaters constantly encouraging, applauding, and appreciating each other.
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Lonnie Burstein Hewitt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
The pageant director accused Bosch of skipping promotional activities, including a photoshoot that all contestants were expected to share on social media.
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Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Because of that conviction, Do was suspended in 2018 from evaluating applicants to the Workers’ Compensation Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund.
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Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
After approval, the Department of Finance will mail cards -- which will include the name and address of the farm, the issue date and a unique card number -- to the applicants.
From favorites like collard greens and sweet potato casserole to updates on classics like potato salad and grits, these side dishes are like scooping up a bite of nostalgia.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
This is a luxurious, Relais & Châteaux property where the swanky cocktail terrace, Espazio Oteiza, is one of my favorites for the jaw-dropping coastal views.
Instead, this team bullied one of the top NFC playoff contenders from start to finish.
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Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Performers like Olivia Dean and PinkPantheress have pretty much provided the soundtrack for TikTok this past year, and are being viewed as strong contenders in that category, along with Ravyn Lenae and Megan Moroney.
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