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Rain tapers off late Wednesday into early Thursday morning.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026 -
Acuna’s show business resume tapers off in the mid-2010’s, according to IMDB.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The narrative traces the dark, interlocking secrets exposed within an old apartment block after a young boy vanishes on the winter solstice.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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During this car ride, the antagonism between the two men vanishes.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Best known for overseeing the rollout of the 988 suicide prevention hotline, SAMHSA works with state and local governments on mental health and addiction initiatives and gives out billions in grants.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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That's an organization that gives out gun locks for free.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The solution breaks apart dirt and grease molecules and evaporates quickly to leave windows streak-free.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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Every range hood has a filter that captures all the grease and oil that evaporates off the stove.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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It will be covered with a secondary cylinder that will trap air and push out any approaching water, and the capsule itself is rimmed with a soft metal that compresses under pressure.—
Holly Ramer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Vibe coding compresses the first number.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Their limited time together is so important that Ryan throws caution to the wind and contracts chicken pox from an ill Phoebe.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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The agency contracts with roughly 1,200 attorneys and support staff in such cases.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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“Tails (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tails%20%28off%29. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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