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Sokolowski says leaving it wet or bunched on the floor traps water and encourages mold, mildew, and odor, which break down fibers over time.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
6 Feb. 2026 -
In the winter, warmer air sits above the valley level and colder air lowers to the valley floor, creating a lid that traps the fog, frequently for days or weeks.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Grab this classic crossbody in the Kate Spade Outlet for $57, and check out more stylish Kate Spade bags under $100 below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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But last night, the sisters diverged in their fashion sense—namely, their choice of It bags.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2026
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Still, the resolution lands at a complicated intersection for the city.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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What happens if yours lands on the leap day?—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Hyland captures the parallels between the two couples.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Helion’s technology captures the electricity during the fusion process—skipping the need for turbines.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Soon thereafter, a gear fishing pal of yours gifted you an old, unused fly rod, and that totally grabs a hold of you and completely directs the rest of your life.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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The man grabs her and also takes her cell phone.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The brand nails high-quality essentials that look luxe without wrecking your travel budget.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2026
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The voice cast led by McLaughlin nails it as well and includes cameos from Jennifer Hudson to Jelly Roll.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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There’s much for delight, but the drama lost steam in a confusing episode near the end, when a Snake (portrayed by Abrahamse) snatches the Prince away.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Maisie is a throw-away child in 1910, captivated by a poster of a magical French carousel, when an aunt snatches her out of poverty and takes her into the home of her wealthy employer, a British lord.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Her ceiling has always been high, but the redshirt sophomore still grapples with inconsistencies that Auriemma has little tolerance for.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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His announcement comes as the city grapples with a budget shortfall and makes unpopular moves to increase revenue, including charging for parking at Balboa Park.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Latches (on or onto).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latches%20%28on%20or%20onto%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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