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Sheridan, who is directing, sends everyone out and Bruccoleri soon nails it.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026 -
Stripes are a prominent feature of many of the vintage activewear trends that caught my eye, and the new Vuori Seamless Euphoric Tank nails the look with a pop of blue lining the otherwise simple top.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hugh Jackman often posts videos of polar plunges.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Hugh Jackman, who played Wolverine, frequently posts videos of polar plunges and tried cryotherapy in 2017, spending minutes in chambers where temperatures can plummet as low as minus 218 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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“Tacks (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacks%20%28up%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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