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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But, a couple of injuries for Blackwood, combined with his own work, has allowed Wedgewood to start 40 games and appear in 42 this season -- easily career-bests at the NHL level.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Rice this season produced career bests in points, field-goal accuracy, rebounds and steals.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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Leefbaar Rotterdam, Reichman’s political party, has sought to distance itself from the council member-elect.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
30 Mar. 2026
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Congratulations to the new members-elect.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2026
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To see Hollywood elites Jane Fonda and Robert De Niro trying to regain relevance was hilarious.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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As expected, the comic and actor was inducted into the elite SNL club by a cavalcade of elites, with cameos from Jonah Hill, Tina Fey, Candice Bergen and Melissa McCarthy.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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Alesi said royalties could generate roughly $19 million a month for Oiapoque, about the equivalent of the city’s total goods and services produced each year, according to Brazil’s statistics institute.—
Gabriela Sá Pessoa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Alesi said royalties could generate roughly 100 million reais ($19 million) a month for Oiapoque, about the equivalent of the city's total goods and services produced each year, according to Brazil's statistics institute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The crop can be harvested at anytime, but most gardeners leave bulbs in the ground until the tops decline and flop over.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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One mile east of Forest Park, the veggie-forward restaurant Vicia showcases produce like turnip greens, carrot tops, or other underutilized vegetables.—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Understanding where innovation is accelerating, and how these breakthroughs will diffuse across economies and societies, will define the next chapter of global technological leadership.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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What would be stupid is mandating the creation of a permanent underclass, driving the resentment and parallel societies that plagued Germany — and doing so in defiance of the Constitution.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Their cheerful orange or yellow colors contrast beautifully with other garden flowers, especially those in shades of blue and purple.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Photos of the clothing items were shown to the jury, including the blue jeans, which were embroidered with pink flowers on the front pockets.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Apr. 2026
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Manyo Club Japan’s onsen—natural hot spring baths—are famous for their therapeutic qualities.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Philip told Fox News Digital that In-N-Out's in-person experience, atmosphere and fresh food are all qualities that delivery services might compromise.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Upper crusts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/upper%20crusts. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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