as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
the conference was a gathering of the upper crust of the computer programming industry
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The 7-footer has been great for San Antonio after signing a four-year, $41 million contract this past summer, averaging personal bests in points, rebounds, assists and blocks per game.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Cameron Boozer had 17 points and season-bests in assists with nine and steals with four for Duke (13-1, 2-0).—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Jan. 2026
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The representative-elect emigrated from Carolina, Puerto Rico to New Britain in 1994, settling in a House district that now is 56% Latino.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 2026
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New York’s mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, plans to absorb individual costs into the collective life of the city, but whether that will be enough is an open question.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
3 Jan. 2026
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For the nation’s elites, Bhattacharya found Khan symbolized something entirely different.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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This has given the conflict a religious coloration, and political elites have also chosen to politicize the conflict to negotiate power and other interests, which has complicated the problem.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The suit also highlights the duo’s enduring influence, noting that their recordings have earned millions in royalties and sync deals over the years and continue to resonate with new generations of fans.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The industry paid $27 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in 2025 — the second-highest total in state history, according to the group’s annual energy and economic report.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Jan. 2026
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They can easily be transitioned from lounging at home to a street-ready outfit or casual traveling, as the stripes can be mixed and matched with a wide range of tops like blazers, denim jackets, and simple tees—all without looking sloppy.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Keep browsing for discounts on other product categories as well, including sweaters, coats, tops, skirts, and more.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
7 Jan. 2026
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Parallel societies in certain urban areas and rising violent crime statistics linked to some migrant cohorts in countries such as Sweden and Germany led to the dramatic rise of populist and patriotic parties across the continent, from France to Italy to the Netherlands.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Freedom from fear mattered because frightened societies are easily manipulated.—
Philip Martin,
Washington Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Once summer flowers fade and growth stops, start cleaning up the garden.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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After writing about plants with purple flowers, two gardeners shared their purple horticultural passions.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Making Intentionality a Priority Since the beginning, Mark and Alexis’ work as Arizona personal injury lawyers has been grounded in passion, relationships, and respect, and these qualities remain to this day.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Upper crusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper%20crusts. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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