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Recent Examples of ravelSo somehow, Grace, Sacha and Robert end up accompanying Art and Charlotte to Norfolk, and all of their stories unravel and ravel at once.—Ellen Akins, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2020 Her eight novels, including the 2016 bestseller Commonwealth, tend to focus on families or groups raveling and unraveling over decades.—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2019 Now, with many New Yorkers complaining that life in New York is raveling under Mr. Bloomberg’s progressive successor, Bill de Blasio, a top Bloomberg lieutenant is telling his version of how the city was revitalized.—Edward Kosner, WSJ, 11 Sep. 2017
Constructed of a cotton-linen blend in versatile neutral tones, it's designed to get softer with every machine wash without fading or unraveling and is filled with a lightweight polyester for all-season comfort.
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Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
Nuclear talks That deal unraveled after Trump unilaterally pulled out the U.S. during his first term.
With two powerful suction levels, this vacuum tackles deep cleaning on both carpets and hard floors, and its brush head effortlessly lifts debris while untangling stubborn hair.
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Toni Sutton,
People.com,
28 June 2025
While more research is needed to untangle the exact mechanisms and timelines, the findings suggest a need for integrated mental and physical healthcare in people with autoimmune conditions.
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