variants
or bullseyes
as in roots
the central part or aspect of something under consideration
you hit the bull's-eye when you noted that the real issue here is money
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What is striking about this moment is that America is not merely acknowledging the Jewish roots of some of its values historically, but openly turning again to a distinctly Jewish practice as a possible source of wisdom for the present.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026 -
Rayner is a favorite of members who think the party has strayed too far from its working-class roots and those who want the party to do more to boost the minimum wage and raise taxes on the rich.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Las Vegas has always had a special place in our hearts, and now our connection to the city and its community will be stronger than ever.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Hulled sunflower seed—also called sunflower hearts or chips—is more expensive (often double the price of unhulled seed), but the birds love it.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
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One set of information came from fragments of ancient pottery found in some of the cores.—
Geoff Emberling,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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Researchers realized the moon was a potential helium-3 treasure trove in the 1970s, after finding it in drill cores gathered by astronauts during some of NASA’s Apollo missions.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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Like almost all modern iterations of music, the genre of Catalan rumba has evolved alongside streaming-era influences and the younger generations of musicians who have taken up its sonic essences and distilled them through their own lenses.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Many imitation almond extracts or essences rely on synthetic benzaldehyde for flavor, which can create saccharine notes that overpower delicate desserts like custards, sponges, or pastry creams.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Bulgur is made from whole wheat kernels that have been steamed, dried and then crushed, giving it a tender texture and a subtle nutty flavor.—
Linda Gassenheimer,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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Hulled sunflower kernels are convenient but more expensive and require careful handling to avoid moisture absorption.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2026
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Doing so will cut material risks to their bottom lines and to their investors, while strengthening the communities and the health of the planet.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Lowe's on Wednesday reported quarterly results that beat expectations on the top and bottom lines and reaffirmed its full-year outlook.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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Howard added 22 points and grabbed a team-best eight rebounds, and Miles added 16 points and eight assists.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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The matchup will bear some tension following last Friday’s heated game, when Clark silenced critics by returning from a back injury to post 22 points and nine assists in an Indiana victory.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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“Bull's-eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bull%27s-eyes. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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