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Under the ban, city code prohibited owning, transporting and selling pit bulls.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2026 -
Throughout the thread, dog owners shared their own pets’ surprising DNA results, with some commenting that pit bulls are known to have a wire-haired recessive gene, which may explain Cappy's coat.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
19 Feb. 2026
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Pregame batting practice is a relaxed, tranquil time for hitters to get some hacks, outfielders and pitchers to shag fly balls and infielders to take grounders.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2026
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One of the most straightforward hacks is their recommendation to simply move your summer vacation to the week of August 17–23, which Skyscanner reports offers the best value for summer flights.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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“Hatchet men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatchet%20men. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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