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In 28 games with the Chiefs, Rice has 156 receptions for 1,797 yards and 14 touchdowns.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026 -
The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver led the NFL with 1,793 receiving yards while racking up 119 receptions, 10 of which were for scores.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Modern day parties have nothing on the classic shindigs starring finger foods that were hard to resist.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
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Curators, art lovers and fellow artists are coming by for studio visits and show openings, which have gained a reputation as real shindigs.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers are trying to balance those concerns as the public has pushed back on giving away benefits to a multibillion-dollar sports franchise.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The extension come as members of the Service Employees International Union 32BJ continue to urge the city to use its lease negotiations with the airlines to improve passenger safety and reduce employee turnover by ensuring workers receive better pay and benefits.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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Wild and kitschy shows followed with opening fetes dedicated to colorful subjects including Andy Warhol, circus clowns, and Canadian television creators and puppeteers Sid and Marty Krofft.—
Lina Lecaro,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The calendar fills with village fetes around this time of year, and none are brighter than February’s Combat Naval Fleuri (Floral Naval Battle) when the region’s traditional wooden fishing boats are decorated in golden mimosas and other winter blooms.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Dec. 2025
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Like with any true friendship, there’s an air of familiarity and a certain level of chaos to coordinating these get-togethers, with guests expected to arrive fashionably late—giving Jacobsen some wiggle room for styling the tablescape on time.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2026
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Sundae Shoppe Strawberry Crunch Bars Memorial Day get-togethers feel like the perfect time to bring back nostalgic ice cream treats, and ALDI’s version of Strawberry Crunch Bars is worth the buy.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Between takes, Liu did TikTok dances, trying to summon the right energy.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Venus, planet of relationships, dances into Cancer from May 18 until June 13, which will bring a sensual, tender, and compassionate energy to our lives — and can improve connections with family or encourage us to cozy up at home.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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About 1,000 children with intellectual disabilities from 26 states and Canada who ranged in age from 8 to 18 gathered at Soldier Field in Chicago to compete in 200 events.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Three species of bats inhabit the site, and supernatural events—including the appearance of the gamekeeper’s ghost and the wail of a banshee—have been reported.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
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For something more casual, Jinbao 99 functions as the all-day dining restaurant, with open kitchens and a broad mix of Asian and international dishes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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The espresso-only entry from Eureka functions much like the Filtro, with manual operation and stepless grind adjustments.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
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“Fund-raisers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fund-raisers. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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