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Although pest control companies offer lethal solutions such as carpenter bee traps or chemical treatments, the best way to keep carpenter bees from bugging you is using stained, sealed, varnished or treated wood in building projects.—
Sarah Linn
April 24,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Reaching the island is all part of the fun too, requiring you to hop aboard a vintage, slickly varnished wooden boat at Balmaha and schedule a pick-up time for the way back.—
Rosie Conroy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Most modern non-toxic ceramic pans are actually aluminum or stainless steel pans coated with a thin spray-on layer designed to mimic ceramic’s slick, nonstick surface.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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Thus, entries at the show range from six-digit customs (above) to mopeds covered in glitter (below) to daily riders still coated in road grime.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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The crock is salt-glazed, giving it a coarser texture than a smoother zinc glaze.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
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The dark, burnished stew smelled faintly sweet.—
Restaurant Critic,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
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The war has widely been viewed has having burnished Beijing’s global standing, positioning China as a cornerstone of stability.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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From wrinkle-resistant dresses to lightweight two-piece sets, these pieces are comfortable for long flights but polished enough to wear straight to your destination without requiring a major outfit change.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Lightweight and breathable, linen is perfect for hot days at the park or beach, but this pair is polished enough for weekend brunch or a backyard cookout.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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But some historians have argued that this glossed a scheme to provide a bastion for British sea power in the eastern seas.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
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The man kissed and touched his neck and rubbed his genitals against Gilboa-Dalal.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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At one point in the video, Bravo affectionately rubbed Barone’s back as the pair stood close together chatting.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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After not playing in Friday’s series opener, Ramírez made his big-league debut Saturday, pinch hitting in the eighth inning and grounding out to second.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Its multidirectional lugs keep you stable and grounded across a variety of surfaces, including city streets, cobblestone, and slippery hardwood floors.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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“Japanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/japanned. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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