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The Dare Market app allows people to challenge one another to complete dares for prizes or money, but discourages users from breaking any laws, Perfito said.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026 -
That ruling comes after a federal appeals court sided with Kalshi over New Jersey last month, boosting the fledgling industry’s hopes that the Supreme Court takes up the issue — and discourages Congress from passing any bill that might protect states’ lane.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Too much soil disturbance inhibits the growth and maturity of fruit trees, specifically apple or cherry trees, says Roethling.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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Or the kite maker might have attached the string in a way that inhibits the kite’s ability to catch air pressure and rise.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The Live With Kelly and Mark host engaged in a titillating conversation with husband Mark Consuelos on Wednesday's edition of the beloved talk show, with the star admitting that her oral retainer sometimes dissuades her husband's advances in the bedroom.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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The difficulty of challenging an arbitrator’s award sometimes dissuades the losing party from spending the time and money necessary to mount a viable challenge.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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It’s caged in by the lantern’s design, which deters squirrels and also creates less of a mess.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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The strong scent also deters pests like rabbits, aphids, and Japanese beetles.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Unsells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsells. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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