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The question is, which Democrat steps up next?—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026 -
Sometimes the surprise player steps up.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Time and time again, evidence mounts that those entrusted with executive management responsibilities struggle to keep up.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 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 neighborhood Occupying enviable real estate, the hotel maximizes your stay by its proximity to major sights—mere steps away are one-of-a-kind Austin experiences like Austin City Limits, the Elephant Room, Paramount Theatre, and the Texas Capitol.—
Kathryn Streeter,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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The two-story-tall window in this living room maximizes natural light.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
29 Dec. 2025
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Her go-to is the Madison Reed Radiant Hair Color Kit, a $35 at-home hair color box that conceals 100 percent of stubborn grays and enhances shine.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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The denim industry has found an appreciation for linen and how the fiber enhances and refines what is traditionally considered to be a tough and rugged fabric.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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Recently, researchers have made a major leap forward by engineering a novel cathode material that dramatically elevates performance, bringing us closer to practical, high-efficiency thermal energy systems.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Though Robby Hoddinott was responsible for the track’s prickly guitar lead, the backing of bassist-pal Dave Torbert from New Riders of the Purple Sage elevates Weir and the song’s rhythmic bottom to something uplifting and downright prancy.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Ramps (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ramps%20%28up%29. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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