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The negative correlation between insufficient sleep and life expectancy held in most states across every year studied, even after controlling for smoking, diet and physical inactivity.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026 -
Burnett said Bravo studied at the Mixed Institute, later attended another beauty college and eventually returned to teach there.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Just around the corner from the rally on Tajrish Square, in a tranquil park near the Cinema Museum of Iran, locals perused an open-air book stall and sipped tea, while couples strolled hand in hand.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Last week, my daughter and I perused the menu online together, and she was drawn to the Falafel & Farro Bowls with Feta, Veggies & Garlic Tahini Sauce.—
Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 May 2026
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“Stared down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stared%20down. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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