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My aunt is easily offended and deflects any criticism, while my dad avoids confrontation at any cost.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026 -
Maxey tries to create an advantage but cannot, and Bridges, with those never-ending arms, deflects the bounce and gets the steal.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The ambiguity of Chinese, the way meaning pools in the spaces between words, resists translation.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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The enamel is nonreactive, nonporous, and also resists stains, rust, scratches, and smell absorption.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
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Durability Matching its predecessor, the Edge boasts a dual rating of IP68 and IP69, which means it’s protected against dust, survives water submersion up to about five feet for 30 minutes, and withstands high-pressure water jets.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Made from water-repellent, fade-resistant fabric that withstands 500–750 hours of sunlight exposure, the pillows add extra comfort while creating visual interest.—
Rachel Weber,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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If Dumerlus is sentenced to the maximum penalty (Trump would surely prefer the death penalty, but Canada opposes it), the country with the maple leaf will be viewed favorably by the president.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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PayPal and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel has contributed $3 million to the California Business Roundtable, which opposes the tax.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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“Wards (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wards%20%28off%29. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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