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The ruling eliminates Democratic hopes for four additional House seats and strengthens Republican gerrymandering advantages heading into this year’s midterm elections.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026 -
Canceling projects or buying back leases eliminates the electricity those projects would have generated.—
Ben Link,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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While the norm is that a toner should be an astringent that removes grime and dirt while balancing the pH, Korean toners work to give the skin instant hydration as the first step after cleansing with a face wash.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Our other favorite pet hair removers This device removes pet hair from all kinds of fabrics without snagging them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Takes (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takes%20%28away%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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