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Noun
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There’s also a full spa in the Borgata Tower, a retail corridor with more boutiques and a range of dining options—from quick food court stops to full sit-down restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026 -
Located on the northern edge of downtown Orlando across from Lake Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe Village (along North Orange Avenue and Virginia Drive) is a funky, bohemian village packed with more than 40 boutiques, shops, and restaurants.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The two initially make a deal where Hannah exchanges free tutoring lessons for Garrett pretending to be her boyfriend, making her crush jealous.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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To further promote the Chinese film market and domestic films and enhance exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and foreign film professionals, the pavilion hosted various activities.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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“Five-and-tens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/five-and-tens. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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