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This conversation has been edited and condensed for publication.—
Senior Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025 -
This interview has been edited and condensed.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t worry, there are plenty of other tasty options on the catering menu including Cool Wrap Trays, fresh salads, creamy Mac & Cheese and even breakfast trays like Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis, plus fruit, brownie and cookie trays for an easy sweet treat option.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Whole milk comes out thick and lush, like the classic cappuccino topping, while oat milk holds up surprisingly well, too—creamy and stable instead of watery.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 Oct. 2025
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McDaniel made the point that the Dolphins’ defensive line and run defense stiffened somewhat after struggling badly on the first drive.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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Only on particularly bumpy tarmac did the GTS-spec suspension become too jarring with the adaptive dampers stiffened up in sport mode, but switching them to normal offered the best of both worlds—excellent, composed body control and tuning that ironed out imperfections remarkably well.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike regions such as southeast Florida or southern California, New York’s nearshore waters are frequently turbid and moderately rough, limiting the visibility of sharks from the air.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?—
Katie Kitamura,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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That devastating loss solidified the TV personality’s resolve to use her platform not just as entertainment, but as a lifeline to stand beside fellow survivors and to create tangible resources through her non-profit, the Big Heart Foundation.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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China’s strategic management of its rare earth resources has solidified its position as a central player in the global market.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Dome volcanoes are formed from very slow, gradual eruptions of highly viscous, thick lava.—
Outside,
Outside,
24 Sep. 2025
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More viscous than your average face mist, the milky formula is laced with ceramides and lipids to relieve tight, thirsty skin and refresh dull, dry-looking makeup without so much as a flush or a tingle.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture is thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
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Unlike a liqueur, this isn’t built on syrupy sweetness.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That means the buds form on the previous year’s growth and are fully formed and hardened by fall.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Subsequent congressional investigations, post-campaign books, and news stories have only hardened public opinion that, with his mental acuity faltering and physical stamina limited, Biden should have stepped aside after a single term.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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