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ruffled
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Fruit Punch® Dianthus This ruffled perennial dianthus makes for a striking addition to your Mother’s Day bouquet.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026 -
Before that, the Rockies — who beat the Dodgers twice in 13 meetings all of last season — chased starter Roki Sasaki from the game in the fifth inning and then ruffled the Dodgers’ relievers.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Scuffed (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuffed%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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