Between stiff, too-tight pairs digging into my waist with every move and finicky zippers and buttons, finding a trusty pair of jeans can feel daunting.
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Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
Some suspensions are built for smooth comfort, while others may be a bit stiffer to prioritize handling.
These numbers serve as a measurement for the state of the country and are strongly affected by national crises, economic conditions and the often inflexible division in American politics.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
The distinctive lifestyle of elite athletes can create a hotbed for eating disorders and disordered eating, meaning restrictive, compulsive, irregular or inflexible eating patterns, all of which can occur on a spectrum.
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Emily Hemendinger,
The Conversation,
13 Feb. 2026
The firm invests in sectors like quantum, space, energy and infrastructure for artificial intelligence.
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Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
From their fleshy collision, one man tends to emerge with the advantage of surer footing or a firmer grip on his opponent’s loincloth, known as a mawashi, which wrestlers can use to lift and toss each other around the ring.
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