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If a mostly inexperienced pitching staff steps up, the Trojans will be extremely dangerous by the time the playoffs roll around.—
Colby Gordon,
Austin American Statesman,
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Make this chowder ahead of time by completing the first two steps up to three days in advance.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Along with several other teachers, Aziz is put on administrative leave and forced to eventually defend himself in a kangaroo court, where a state attorney mounts evidence of Aziz’s supposedly seditious behavior.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Waymo mounts its sensors on Jaguar SUVs.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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According to the researchers at Zhejiang University in China, this new device maximizes lithium yield from seawater while simultaneously desalinating water.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Yes, rooms are small, but the furniture and layout maximizes space in smart not spartan ways.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Through a nuanced use of light, the film enhances emotional expression and brings each character’s vivid journey to life.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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The bittersweet musical numbers lend all the characters — even the comic-relief ones — some modicum of humanity, and Latif’s playful visual style enhances the ironic elements of the tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Seasonal menus keep every visit fresh, while the ambiance — elegant, warm and steeped in character — elevates even simple moments.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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Leila Crossbody Bag Another slim but functional crossbody, the Leila is an easy-to-wear style that instantly elevates any look.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Ramps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramps%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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