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The colorful evergreen foliage provides a warm winter welcome in porch planters and brightens patio plantings all year long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
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At the cocktail bar Muamba, owner Yvens Penna brightens a classic margarita with homemade chicória soda crafted from a pungent local herb that tastes like cilantro on steroids.—
Michael Snyder,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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And the fact that Melissa Broder, of Milk-Fed, freshens this edition in a new forward.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 Aug. 2025
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The process enriches fabrics with deep hues, transforming indigo garments with dark tones.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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Republicans have found $124 billion in wasteful Medicare spending that enriches insurance companies at the expense of seniors and taxpayers.—
Mark Merritt,
Boston Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Smartens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smartens. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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