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Glasser was still nervous (as if a last-minute, late-night trip to Staples wasn’t enough to wear on her nerves).
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
As the day wears on, the interview subjects recall their WhatsApp groups lighting up, until more people from the surrounding buildings add to the sea of residents stopping the van from taking off.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
But the Spaniard began to struggle physically as the match wore on, with the scorching Australian sun seemingly draining the energy out of him.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
It's built using Gr5 titanium, a lightweight yet high-strength and corrosion-resistant metal – the perfect combination for a toolkit worn on your hand.
—New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2026
Their sleek silhouette, flexible design, and shorter style make these boots perfect for wearing on travel days or stashing in your suitcase.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Flights in late afternoon are statistically more likely to be disrupted, as flight delays and cancellations in the morning in one region of the country tend to create a domino effect, causing a backlog that impacts other regions as the day wears on.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Then of course there’s the workout wear—soft, stretchy leggings and sports bras well suited to yoga or Pilates classes; T-shirts and lightweight jackets to wear on your way to and from the studio; and more.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
This style packs a punch, however, the black, white, and brown color combination can be worn on repeat—and with just about every color in your fall wardrobe.
—Samantha Brash, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
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Sophia Panych, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026
As the day wears on, the interview subjects recall their WhatsApp groups lighting up, until more people from the surrounding buildings add to the sea of residents stopping the van from taking off.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026
But the Spaniard began to struggle physically as the match wore on, with the scorching Australian sun seemingly draining the energy out of him.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
It's built using Gr5 titanium, a lightweight yet high-strength and corrosion-resistant metal – the perfect combination for a toolkit worn on your hand.
—New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2026
Their sleek silhouette, flexible design, and shorter style make these boots perfect for wearing on travel days or stashing in your suitcase.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2026
Flights in late afternoon are statistically more likely to be disrupted, as flight delays and cancellations in the morning in one region of the country tend to create a domino effect, causing a backlog that impacts other regions as the day wears on.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Then of course there’s the workout wear—soft, stretchy leggings and sports bras well suited to yoga or Pilates classes; T-shirts and lightweight jackets to wear on your way to and from the studio; and more.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
This style packs a punch, however, the black, white, and brown color combination can be worn on repeat—and with just about every color in your fall wardrobe.
—Samantha Brash, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
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