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The same goes for Godfrey, who has been a spark behind the Wave’s blazing start.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026 -
The flowers look like fiery wheels, blazing all summer long and into the fall.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Dosunmu filled the bill, peppering the Nuggets with floaters, drives and 3s to carry the Minnesota offense.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Fragrant blooms cover plants in spring, with repeat blooming through summer and fall, peppering the air with their distinctive clove-like scent.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Loop initiates Wex as buy Loop said in its initiation of Wex t hat the fin tech company is firing on all cylinders.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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With numerous baseball clubs firing managers amidst slow starts to the 2026 season, the Mets are now on the clock.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Sniping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniping. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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