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Noun
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The original business premise was that loyalty programs create stickiness among consumers, motivating people to return for subsequent purchases.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026 -
Maurizio Cattelan, who also wielded a banana with profound memetic effectiveness, is one of the few other artists whose work has this kind of stickiness, but his recent sculptures have leaned more on the public’s appetite for stunts, whereas Rødland plumbs more mysterious depths.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Maps would prioritize population equality, compactness, contiguity, and communities of interest, with no favoritism toward incumbents.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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In addition to their defensive compactness — which forces opponents into low-quality shots — flexibility and impressive individual performances, Sunderland’s wide combinations are a major reason for their success this season.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The windows, which feature energy-efficient tinted glass, sit within deep recesses that help shade the sun while giving the overall building a reassuring sense of solidity.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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There are more than enough quality players hitting the open market who aren’t demanding top-of-the-market money but can provide immediate solidity at these spots.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Cold temperatures increase viscosity and slow down ion mobility, reducing charge transfer efficiency.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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The exact figure, of course, depends on the liquid’s viscosity (thickness).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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There’s a lack of separation consistency on intermediate routes against man coverage, but the boundary/red-zone role is obvious — 14 of Boston’s 20 TD receptions came in the red zone.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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This ensures that every location feels distinct while still maintaining consistency in the types of categories and styles customers can expect to find.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Kering also aims to refurbish or relocate two-thirds of its Gucci store network, reduce selling space by 20% and outlets by a third to achieve a doubling of its sales density by 2030.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Saul Leiken, the company’s director of product line, told me there is some cross-pollination—for example, the bike’s battery uses the same cells as a Rivian’s, just at a lower density.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Roban had a similar experience, but found the right level of firmness by switching to a more plush Saatva model.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Key ingredients to seek out include ceramides, which repair the skin barrier; peptides, which support firmness; and squalane, which provides lightweight hydration.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Layer the gravel to a 3- to 4-inch thickness to keep sunlight from reaching the soil and germinating weed seeds, the same way mulch works.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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That is around half the thickness that most electrical motors use.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Ropiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropiness. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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