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Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 May 2026
The polka-dot slip dress Silky, slinky and a little sultry -- this iteration works as well with a denim jacket and chunky sandals or with barely-there heels for a night out.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The barely-there texture is surprisingly effective; the facial sunscreen is your secret weapon against the intense rays of the South African sun.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Perhaps that is why there are many pink nail shades that simply never go out of style, such as legendary barely-there hues like Ballet Slippers and Bubble Bath, as well as more modern polishes that go beyond sheer baby pink.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
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Noun
From bold hardware accents to playful prints and barely-there silhouettes, there’s no shortage of statement-making options.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 14 May 2026
The polka-dot slip dress Silky, slinky and a little sultry -- this iteration works as well with a denim jacket and chunky sandals or with barely-there heels for a night out.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The barely-there texture is surprisingly effective; the facial sunscreen is your secret weapon against the intense rays of the South African sun.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Perhaps that is why there are many pink nail shades that simply never go out of style, such as legendary barely-there hues like Ballet Slippers and Bubble Bath, as well as more modern polishes that go beyond sheer baby pink.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2024
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Interjection
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Like Streep, Orman discovered her self-worth and reached new heights of career success after saying no—to none other than Oprah Winfrey.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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Oh no, Ashley, that is not smart at all.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Nearby streets including sections of Ponce de Leon Boulevard and Aragon Avenue, and adjacent side streets close earlier in the day to accommodate staging areas for the participants and open after the two-hour parade wraps.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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Scroll down to the Extension ID section.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
Noun
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It was directed at outfielder Juan Soto, the Washington Nationals star who is suddenly and famously on the trading block and could be headed to you-know-where.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
22 July 2022
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The plot is a little messy and undisciplined, throwing into the second act a few wait-where-did-that-come-from incidents that may have been lifted from the book, but are baffling in the play.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
sun-sentinel.com,
24 Aug. 2019
Interjection
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The fourth-down models will nod along with the decision, but a week after frequently punting on the plus-side of the field in an offensive shootout, the flip to aggression in a defensive struggle is, well, confusing.—
Sam McDowell
Updated December 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Dec. 2025
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Oh well, far worse things can happen.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Across California’s capital region, many businesses have announced plans to screen some — or all — of the World Cup matches for the most dedicated of fans.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Part of the original Puntacana Resort, which paved the way for the entire region’s tourism development, Tortuga Bay was the destination’s first true luxury hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Liu said the network will eventually be opened to sectors including industrial manufacturing, energy, power, and the low-altitude economy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Dec. 2025
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Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Dec. 2025
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“There.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/there. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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