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Recent Examples of Synonyms for talking-tos
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The agency also recently started reviewing videos of driver assaults to learn lessons, aiming to mitigate future conflict.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026 -
But the latest allegations have renewed concerns that department may have forgotten the lessons of past controversies involving officers conducting improper stops and searches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Released on Sky Rompiendo’s independent imprint, Black Koi Entertainment, the song finds Maluma offering his sultry vocals as Kris R’s raps over the smooth reggaeton beat.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
30 Apr. 2026
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Timbaland’s eerie, minimalist production — stuttering beat patterns, yawning silences between drum hits, synth riffs that bray and heave — was the ideal vehicle for Elliott’s slaloming, heavily syncopated raps.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Other properties Formulas with moisturizing properties and other organic extracts like oils and vitamins will help elongate and hydrate your lashes while offering full coverage.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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The model chose to wear her long blonde hair straight down, and went for dramatic silver eyeshadow and bold lashes for her makeup.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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The punishments included solitary confinement and use of force.—
Julia Bowling,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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Because the costumes are designed by a master, there are hints, cues, little ways that each young lady is able to make her inner self visible, even when it must be done subtlety to avoid the negative attention and terrifying punishments that Gilead’s leadership revels in.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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