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Known on the show for her bold Malaysian flavors, the baker regularly posts baking tips and recipes with her audience, and has even spent some time with fellow contestants.—
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Kroger posts a preview of its upcoming weekly ad on Tuesdays ahead of the new sale that starts on Wednesday.—
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“Tacks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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