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Noun
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Online spaces create accessibility, but the real stickiness is in the relationships that form.—
Stephanie Hind,
Rolling Stone,
5 Jan. 2026 -
Aside from the physical shopping experience, Walmart says speed is part of the stickiness.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Arsenal’s sloppiness on the ball in the second half, alongside Liverpool’s defensive compactness and control of possession, meant that Slot’s side were rarely in danger — apart from a late corner in stoppage time.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Attribute this to the show’s wonderful compactness, or to tired feet, but the behavior was unusual—people swooping toward a painting, sitting down again, returning a minute later to develop a thought or a feeling.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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Hayden Hackney is an all-rounder but also one of the Championship’s best at getting his team upfield, and would have no qualms helping out a Sunderland side who will continue to prioritise defensive solidity until May — and probably beyond.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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This financial solidity is a noteworthy strength.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Stranger Things set designers crew spent months testing for color and viscosity.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Jan. 2026
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For instance, the Euler equations assume that fluids flow with no internal friction, or viscosity.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
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Nate Oats setting a standard in Tuscaloosa Despite the recent struggles Nate Oats has brought remarkable consistency to Alabama basketball since his arrival.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Leaders notice that consistency.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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The cells achieve an energy density of up to 175 Wh/kg, placing them broadly in line with lithium iron phosphate batteries and positioning them for practical, near-term use rather than experimental niches, reports InsideEVs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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It is equipped with XT-4 tooling such as a full-length Agile Chassis Skeleton, Quicklace closure, and dual density EVA cushioning in the midsole.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Opt for Two Mattresses If a fully separate bedroom is not the goal, popping in another mattress can make a primary bedroom work for a couple with different mattress firmness preferences, Bandstra says.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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Together, these two powerful ingredients improve overall texture and firmness while delivering a boost of hydration—an essential for healthy-looking skin.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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The material is the perfect thickness for either layering or wearing standalone.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The thickness of the ice is between 3/4 and 1½ inches.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Ropiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropiness. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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