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The slate coasters feature little pads to keep the smooth, rock material from scuffing your table.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025 -
Remove shoes while in the house to avoid scuffing up baseboards and floors.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Formulated in Korea with natural, non-irritating ingredients suitable for sensitive skin, the face masks are the first example, infusing hydrating and calming ingredients such as Vitamin B12 and aloe.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some viewers find her impulsiveness more irritating than endearing.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Roughening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roughening. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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