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Spring makes a strong case for looser, airier cuts and clean lines, and Quince nails it all.—
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The global health insurer posts first-quarter earnings on Thursday, April 30, and has recently seen strong earnings momentum.—
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CNBC,
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Higginson is accounts receivable specialist at Raceline Wheels/Allied Wheel Components and posts family videos on TikTok.—
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“Tacks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks%20%28up%29. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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