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This example of the latter skillfully squeezes a comfortable home for two into a single shipping container.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2026 -
As the moon follows an elliptical path, Saturn’s gravity stretches and squeezes it.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Dec. 2025
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Nothing about this London, the London, survives the scrutiny of decent folk.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Each day the Runner survives, the bounty on his head grows – and ratings go up and up.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The paralytic effect typically lasts for four to six minutes.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The formula is lightweight and lasts all day,, especially when paired with one of the brand’s body creams (Brazilian Bum Bum is our favorite).—
Andrea Navarro,
Glamour,
29 Jan. 2026
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Austen wrings a great deal of humor from Lady Bertram’s dopey languor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Here, the director wrests a radioactive joy from observing Godard generate ideas with his ensemble, even as others pull their hair out around him.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Seattle fans can already envision a future where a one-loss Seahawks team wrests control of the division away from Los Angeles in early November, but Tampa Bay has to be the first domino to fall.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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These days, no one affords anyone patience.—
Troy Renck The Denver Post,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Qatar’s economic footprint in the Palmetto State no doubt affords it a degree of influence over the politicians who represent it.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Jan. 2026
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