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In a city heavily influenced by Buddhism and Taoism, living in apartments associated with ghastly deaths often stokes fear of bad fortune.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025 -
Longer-term, cyclicals and financials are hanging in fine and there’s been no outright defensive turn in sector performance, as Wall Street for now sees a late-2025 soft patch ending as some fiscal help stokes activity in early 2026.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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Adding whole lemons slices to a classic midnight pasta brightens the dish, giving it a juicy tang to all the salty, savory flavors in the pan.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
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Ylang-ylang delivers antioxidant-rich radiance, while pure niacinamide brightens and refines texture.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
18 Oct. 2025
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That’s why engineers at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) have developed a soft robotic exoskeleton that doesn’t just assist motion, but lightens the load, literally.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Gently rub until the spot lightens.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Relights.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relights. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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