The companies that scale beyond pilots don’t try to sand away every rough edge.
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Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Even the DeSantis administration might have some qualms about sanding off crosswalk markings within sight of the club where 49 people died in the early morning hours of June 12, 2016.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Production on the star's prior film, Being Mortal, was suspended by Searchlight Pictures in 2022 after a staffer filed a complaint against actor Bill Murray, alleging inappropriate behavior.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
In June 2009, Kate filed for divorce following cheating allegations surrounding Jon.
After Victorious ended production in 2012, Thomas turned down the chance to attend Morehouse College, opting instead to hone his songwriting under Babyface’s mentorship.
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Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
In between is a huge chessboard for honing skills of strategy and guile while catching a tan.
Dip a paper towel or cloth in the jelly, then rub a thin layer all over the surface.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
And while it was expected the two sides would part ways this offseason, first-year Jets head coach Aaron Glenn rubbed Rodgers the wrong way after an awkward meeting between the two to discuss their future together.
Given their stature, facilities and squad, this team is a rough diamond waiting to be polished.
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Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Plenty of brands already offer or are transitioning to TPO-free formulas that contain different photoinitiators (a chemical that makes gel polishes cure under a lamp instead of air-drying like regular polish) such as TPO-L, BAPO, or other resin initiators.
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.
From building looks piece by piece in the early days, to introducing womenswear, couture, and a cinematic sense of narrative, Keith has sharpened his process to create full worlds rather than individual outfits.
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Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
3 Sep. 2025
Credit rating agencies are sharpening their focus on climate vulnerability, raising questions about whether sectors or sovereigns with large protection gaps could face higher borrowing costs.
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