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Noun
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Tidal marshes and the Intracoastal Waterway are just a couple of the sights to be seen.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Moore, the undersheriff since 2020, is seeking the countywide seat as the current officeholder, James Mendrick, sets his sights on the governor’s office.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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While our instincts are to jump into action after something like this happens, allow yourself a moment to breathe.—
Mamie Bah,
CBS News,
13 Mar. 2026
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These stylistic choices highlight Blake’s songwriting instincts, which on other records could be drowned out by the overbearing production or long, meandering runtimes.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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Chandran’s reference to allegories suggests the adaptation is leaning into the arc’s political dimensions — the civil war, the manipulation of a nation by a Warlord of the Sea, and the cost of leadership.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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His films are full of creativity, humor, and heart that showcase multiple dimensions of his personality.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Neighbors are now living in fear, looking on as ICE apprehends people of color across Minnesota.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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The team successfully seizes two tons of gold and apprehends the leader of the criminal network.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
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Citizen Science Behind the Find The discovery at Haydon Batch was part of a larger effort by the Somer Valley Rediscovered partnership, which includes local town and parish councils and focuses on biodiversity conservation and community engagement with regional landscapes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Volunteers working with Somer Valley Rediscovered, a regional project focused on improving biodiversity and connecting communities to local landscapes, spotted the organism during a structured mushroom count.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Schools are beginning to accommodate students with weaker literacy skills and short attention spans.—
Moriah Balingit,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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This interactive area lets kids and adults try football skills, play digital games, and learn about teamwork.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Smart pills could provide doctors with new ways to access that information without putting patients through traditional scopes and sedation.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The footage inside the silicone throat was shot weeks prior; when the camera cuts to Howard, production used scopes of different lengths to indicate how far the tube may have gone down his throat.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Last year’s Oscars saw a five-year high in the ratings, with some crediting O’Brien’s relevance with a younger audience that knows him as the podcaster, not the late night host.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Every Southern baker knows that there's nothing more delightful than making a caramel cake for friends and family.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Kens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kens. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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