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The threat gradually tapers off later Friday as the system moves east and winds slowly diminish.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
13 Jan. 2026 -
New accumulation should be no more than an inch, though, then a high near 31 as the precipitation tapers off Sunday morning.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Described as a love letter to the ’80s classics that captivated a generation, the series was to be set in 1980 Montauk, Long Island, where a young boy vanishes into thin air.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
31 Dec. 2025
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The rain vanishes mid-air, leaving behind only wind that strips away the remaining topsoil.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Dec. 2025
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At the ticket window, the rink gives out a list of local businesses that includes Gabello Salon, Bumble Bear Coffee and, just off the square, Beach Hut Deli.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The cannabis dispensary gives out complimentary matches for … obvious reasons.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Oct. 2025
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Hard water is a common cause of these stubborn stains since minerals deposit on the toilet bowl’s surface as the water evaporates.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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And because they’re made of the brand’s ultra moisture-wicking Nulux, sweat pretty much evaporates on sight.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Dec. 2025
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This vapor layer unexpectedly acts as a cushion, ensuring the shockwave compresses the water symmetrically.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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This high pressure compresses the air in the atmosphere and leads to very warm temperatures for this time of year.—
Troy Bridges,
CBS News,
23 Dec. 2025
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The downstream consequences of the advisory committee’s decision cannot be ignored; adding public healthcare coverage for anyone who contracts such diseases will be necessary, since more cases of these diseases are certain to occur.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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An adult who contracts hepatitis B has a 95% chance of clearing the virus.—
Jake Scott,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Tails (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tails%20%28off%29. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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