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This series shines by showing Black life in an unfiltered way.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Cabernet Sauvignon, however, is where Lake County truly shines.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The same cousin now beams about ChatGPT.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Nov. 2025
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This imager beams a monochrome green image directly to your eye, with a level of light dim enough to be safe but bright enough to be seen against ambient light.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
13 Nov. 2025
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Creative play brightens, and feelings gently soften as the Moon leaps into your 5th House of Affection.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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Seeking a vitamin C that brightens without irritation?—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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While technically hosted in Santa Clara at Levi's Stadium, the energy of this massive global sporting event radiates throughout the entire Bay Area, making San Francisco the central hub for festivities, parties, and fan experiences.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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At the center of it all, Yerin Ha radiates in a shimmering empire waist gown, silver gloves, and an embellished mask.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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Status lights The best bed alarms have status lights that relate varying pieces of information.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Taylor then lights a cigarette, sets the tchotchkes aflame, and fury-walks out the door.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Beats (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beats%20%28down%29. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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