as in jacks (up)
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Mexico steps up anti-narcotics efforts Isai N's arrest comes one month after Mexican authorities apprehended Audias Flores, a senior commander of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
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In the meantime, Thor will watch and keep taking swings when no one else steps up to the plate.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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While the exact cause of this condition is not fully understood, vitiligo is believed to be immune-mediated, as the body mounts an inappropriate immune response targeting the melanocytes.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2025
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The sound design, meanwhile, is extraordinary, especially at the start of the film, when Laxe mounts a rave in the desert, surrounded by massive cliffs.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
12 Nov. 2025
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Put simply, liking a scent maximizes the positive effects.—
Paul Nicolaus,
Outside,
22 Nov. 2025
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Instagram’s algorithm rewards whatever maximizes watch time and shares, and in 2025 that has included conspiratorial, racist, or anti-Semitic memes packaged as humor or even a kind of aesthetic.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 Nov. 2025
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But those thread-like mushroom filaments also bind soils together, which enhances soil structure, drainage, and moisture retention.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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Grilling the watermelon enhances its natural sweetness and adds a touch of smoky flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Myers takes what could easily become an underwhelming topic and elevates it to a song of yearning, expectant romance.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
18 Aug. 2025
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Using quality rum and real sugar elevates the experience.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Ramps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramps%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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