as in loads
a considerable amount
we still have a slew of work to do on this project
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Over time, increase the repetitions using light weights, then gradually progress to heavier loads, Forsyth recommended.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
14 Jan. 2026 -
There’s live music, 70+ vendors, a Biz Kidz Market and loads of family-friendly activities to keep the entire family entertained for hours.—
Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Having designed dozens of homes and studied many more, interior designers become accustomed to spotting some of the same home accessories over and over again.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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While this design comes in a dozen colors, the Amazon-exclusive Black Cherry hue is swoonworthy!—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Lightweight and easy to flatten when empty, this packable tote from Bagsmart is a steal for $26 and features tons of pockets for stashing all of your travel essentials.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Also, didn’t Trump just pardon Juan Orlando Hernández, the former Honduran President, who had been sentenced to forty-five years in federal prison for conspiring to import four hundred tons of cocaine into the United States?—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
10 Jan. 2026
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In a field experiment with hundreds of consultants, GPT-4 improved speed and quality on some knowledge tasks while performance dropped on other, seemingly similar tasks just outside its strengths.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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In San Francisco, hundreds of people gathered for a protest and march to speak out against ICE, with many expressing anger and outrage about the fatal shooting in Minneapolis.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Ebern Designs Slim Laundry Hamper With Lid This sleek hamper looks far better than a traditional plastic basket, and the lid keeps piles of clothes out of sight when guests are over.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Instead of dumping piles alongside traffic areas, distribute it evenly or spread it over garden beds where it can be more easily absorbed.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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Around 1970, the Clarks, the home’s second owners, subdivided the property into five separate lots, keeping one for themselves and selling the other four.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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At the least, the city needs ordinances that require property owners to landscape the edges of these lots to shield pedestrians and create more appealing environments.—
Mark Lamster
Architecture Critic,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Combine kiwi chunks with mango, peppers, and cilantro to make a zesty salsa.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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But where the Broncos looked down and out for good chunks of the previous three losses, that wasn’t the case on Tuesday night.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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There are so many deals on great bags right now, including an unbelievable 84 percent off the Max Studio Pc 3‑piece Luggage Set.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Best Amazon Bakeware Deals Staub, Nordic Ware, Cuisinart, and more are just some of the brands with noteworthy deals on bakeware right now.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Slews.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slews. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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