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There’s friction between the defense lawyer Sam (Nick Nolte) and his wife, Leigh (Jessica Lange), rooted in Sam’s past infidelity and his current flirtations with a young courthouse clerk who idolizes him.
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Bruno idolizes his father and wants to become an illustrator like him.
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The warm, dry climate coaxes concentrated fruit from a dizzying range of soils, yielding powerful wines that recontextualize familiar varieties.
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In the premium tier are Royal Caribbean and the adults-only Virgin Voyages, which coaxes guests to party with a wink and a nod, hosting onboard events like the welcome Pajama Party and the popular, immersive Scarlet Night at least once per voyage.
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Emily cajoles Sylvie into a meeting with Nico and Marcello.
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Guardiola, usually a manager who passionately cajoles his players on the sidelines, cut a far more demure figure in the second half.
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The center also has hydrotherapy chairs where athletes can lie as a jet of water, similar but much stronger than the jets in a jacuzzi, massages them.
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In a viral video shared on Instagram last Sunday under the username @whiskeytoller, the gray kitty can be seen hanging around his brother, Oakley, as his mom massages the injured area, doing his best to show his love and support.
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After Louie dies, Harden is still present throughout the episode as Dana and Emma clean his body and the staff eulogizes him.
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The website also eulogizes him, and speaks about how the organization will continue.
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“Sucks (up to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucks%20%28up%20to%29. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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