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Samuel Boivin | Nurphoto | Getty Images Alibaba on Tuesday announced a new chip designed for agentic capabilities as the Chinese tech giant steps up its semiconductor efforts to fuel its AI push.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026 -
Frank and Leaf planted a tree out front and treated the old ground-floor space, just a few steps up, as a studio.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
10 Mar. 2026
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Above the screen was a holder with two sturdy brackets, where Lama mounts his cellphone.—
Rachel Swan,
San Francisco Chronicle,
17 Mar. 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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For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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The sweet spot that maximizes time above 90 percent would probably be a slightly lower effort.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
15 Mar. 2026
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Jovy views emerging technology not as a replacement for creativity but as a tool that enhances it.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The transformation in Broward County proves that embracing innovation enhances safety.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Every inch of Weese’s design is monumental and extraordinary, but it was created in service to a public transportation system that elevates the daily lives of its users in the most democratic way.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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His slider is considered average by most evaluators but could be a pitch that elevates Santos into a better position if it’s tightened up.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Ramps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramps%20%28up%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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