Rolling around inside my coffin would be a gigantic ball of hair trussed by a Möbius strip of fingernail.
—
Esther Yi,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
For the last 15 or so years, celebrities have been, in general, more trussed up, as red carpets have become a heightened economic prospective for stars and designers alike.
West Ham are braced for offers for promising midfielder Kante.
—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Russia has been using long-range missiles and drones to damage Ukraine's power grid and hammer cities, and Ukraine has braced for further heavy bombardments.
In subsequent weeks, the movie, bolstered by positive word of mouth, has continued to perform well.
—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
The buildings are bolstered with fire- and weather-proofing measures and are built to withstand year-round weather conditions, including heavy snow and extreme heat.
Five officers responding to the crash site were also transported to a local hospital for treatment related to injuries sustained during the rescue operation, Loredo Police Public Information Officer Jose Espinoza told CNN.
—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Donni is another label synonymous with the style—its taffeta cargo pant has sustained popularity in certain corners of the internet.
Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
Voters in Makerfield, who have been the focus of international media attention during the five-week campaign, were aware their votes carried unusual weight.
Two Runner is buttressed by a cavalcade of boisterously rootsy country acts all deeply versed in their genre’s bloodlines, who freely celebrate them with aplomb.
—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
Magic Reservoir, which in years past has buttressed water deliveries into September, was only 37% full on Wednesday, according to the company.
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