Additional changes in the new beach include a stabilizing stone wall, dry prairie grasses to deter birds and sand with larger grain size.
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Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Reiss’ script was a Black List find that either wasn’t reworked enough by committee or so sanded down in the studio churn that all personality was drained in the process.
An expert for the defense in the $40 million lawsuit filed by a former Virginia elementary school teacher shot by a 6-year-old student with a history of disciplinary problems testified Monday the assistant principal did not breach professional standards or act with indifference.
Keeping ‘the wolf away from the door’ Colorado River cuts could hit the tiny town of Cave Creek harder than any other municipality, town officials say, potentially grinding growth to a halt and pulling the town government into lawsuits over unfulfilled water contracts.
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Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
And when daily wear and tear was simulated – through continuous electric-toothbrush abrasion equivalent to about a year of brushing, as well as chewing and grinding – the teeth actually had superior resistance to wear, fracture and acid attack compared with natural enamel.
The story’s narrator has walked away from the disillusionment of divorce with not just her dignity intact, but also with her voice honed.
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Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
While the Psyche researchers honed the logistics and mechanics of sampling Lepidoptera, a different European Lepidoptera project was quietly making a technical advance that could resonate throughout the Earth BioGenome Project.
Bathroom Sinks and Mirrors Bathroom mirrors and sinks are quick to show signs of use over the course of a week, and rubbing them down will make all of the difference.
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Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Her words rubbed viewers and other contestants the wrong way, prompting a spat with fellow contestant Debbie.
Most recently, Alverson has also dipped his toe into advising sorority hopefuls as a rush coach — part of an emerging market for girls looking to polish up their image before heading off to college.
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Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Its software ecosystem is polished, and its hardware is mature.
King of the Hill’s belief in the innate power of moral character remains one of its most appealing traits—but the revival glosses reality in order to preserve its gentle equilibrium.
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Adrienne Matei,
The Atlantic,
13 Aug. 2025
This year, as public patience wears thin, the city is trying a different tack: a PR campaign to gloss up the public image of lovebugs.
Under José Luis Cienfuegos, director since 2023, Valladolid is sharpening its industry use for Spain’s indie sector, serving as a second major fall berth for domestic launches after San Sebastián, while business ramps via Merci, the independent market co-organized with Adicine.
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Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
Elliott said that since the office has sharpened its tone, donations have poured in from millions of supporters.
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