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as in disinfecting
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as in romanticizing
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Wednesday Eastern Time, intensifying global trade uncertainty.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025 -
But questions are intensifying over the fate of FDA user fee programs, the measles response and, most recently, Kennedy's decision to end the federal recommendation for fluoride in drinking water.—
Victoria Knight,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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The incident came after other safety issues had been linked to Boeing's Max line of aircraft, heightening concerns about the jet's safety.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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On March 30, after almost 15 years transiting your sign, your celestial ruler, Neptune, will debut in Aries, heightening your intuition and sense of compassion, particularly with your money and possessions.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Massage it into your scalp for a minute and work the formula through your middle and ends when rinsing it out.—
Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
22 Dec. 2024
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Making sure the steaks have been fully thawed and brought to room temperature is the first crucial step for most people, but others have memories of their parents or grandparents rinsing steak in the sink, or perhaps soaking it in water, before the prep work begins.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Sanitizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanitizing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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