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Sara also enjoys photographing sports.—
Sara Diggins,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Mar. 2026 -
No one enjoys wearing stiff denim—especially not when you’re wedged into a middle seat at 35,000 feet or navigating cobblestone streets for hours on end.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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So a sombre start to a game but nothing relishes the present tense more than football and after a nervous opening five minutes, in which Bolton squander a one-on-one, smartly stopped by Wycombe goalkeeper Will Norris, the visitors take control of the game.—
Duncan Alexander,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The 42-year-old’s rollercoaster PGA Tour career bottomed out at the end, but featured two high points at Bay Hill that Every still relishes.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Theresa likes selections like fish, corn dogs, pasta and more.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Easter cactus likes bright, indirect light, not direct sunlight, which can scorch the foliage.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Tenev prefers to write his thoughts down by hand each night.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Cabrera prefers his catchers not moving their mitt to the corners during spring to better help with preparation and practice for targeting his pitches within the zone.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Jackson fancies himself an American Sadat, performing the most sensitive, high-profile diplomatic missions for the president but without the accountability of appointive office.—
Gail Sheehy,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sentenced to multiple life sentences for multiple murders, the low-level Camorra member fancies himself as someone well above his station.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Feb. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 This afternoon favors careful words and precise timing.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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April 20 – May 20 Today’s energy favors friendly, low-pressure plans.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2026
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As someone who adores room service, this is all very refreshing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Coco adores people, greeting them with little chirps and melting with affection.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Cottons (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cottons%20%28to%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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