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Unlike Chakrabarti, Wiener has also been a part of San Francisco’s insular community for decades, and has his own base of support — though he is considered a moderate to Chakrabarti’s progressiveness.—
Anita Chabria,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025 -
Its reputation is one of progressiveness and social awareness.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
12 Sep. 2025
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With the rise in popularity of the bourbon industry over the past couple of decades, consumers crave innovation and authenticity.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Decades in the making, built by nations, sustained by trust and partnerships, and powered by science, innovation and curiosity.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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If your departure gate is further afield, take the airport train to the second business class lounge, the lush 7,950-square-foot Al Mourjan The Garden.—
Rachel Morris,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Consider this departure the pop star’s Jenny Humphrey period.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The retailers’ stock market performances reflect their sharp divergence in sales results.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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That’s where that divergence really grew throughout the twenty-twenties.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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Asked about Zhang at a regular briefing of reporters in Beijing, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson cited unfamiliarity with the matter.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 2026
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But there’s also a bit of unfamiliarity, as Peterson said he’s never dealt with cramping that has lingered this long before.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Recentness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recentness. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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