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That has to take place, unless the defense waives it, before he can be arraigned.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 Jan. 2026 -
On these days, access to federal lands like National Parks, Forests and Wildlife Refuges waives entrance fees.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Jan. 2026
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Accidental ingestion is safe for healthy adults, says Wang, who explains that the hard outer coating of citrus seeds prevents the release of potential toxins, allowing the seeds to pass through the body undigested.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Carmi explains that progress was not linear for him, but the journey still feels well worth the challenges.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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With an emotional openness that successors like Pallbearer and Spirit Adrift would take and run with, Walker exculpates what’s in his heart and sings it directly into the heart of the listener.—
Brad Sanders,
Pitchfork,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Waves (aside or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/waves%20%28aside%20or%20off%29. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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