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as in groups
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as in parallels
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The fracturing of the television audience parallels the schisms in America’s political culture, with viewers and voters increasingly sheltering in partisan echo chambers.—
Karrin Vasby Anderson,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026 -
The backstory Part of the National Register of Historic Places, Hotel Jerome’s history parallels that of Aspen’s.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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In terms of bedroom design, the crisp feel of percale cotton sheets aligns with a modern, even minimalist bedroom aesthetic that appreciates a clean design.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Feb. 2026
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This aligns with McKinnon’s design philosophy.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
6 Feb. 2026
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Tired of the constant cuts, Gleeson orders Opalite and sprays his cactus, causing Swift to magically appear in his house.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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When a customer orders orange beef or mapo tofu, a robotic arm delivers the ingredients to an electronic wok, which cooks them for precise intervals before depositing the food in a bowl.—
Aviva Bechky,
Houston Chronicle,
6 Feb. 2026
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Its customer base consists primarily of legacy businesses that operate outdated backend technology stacks, including large banks, telecom companies and even the Department of Defense.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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The work consists largely of worksheets and coloring pages, parents say.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cook, whisking constantly, until eggs are warm to the touch (or when a thermometer registers about 85°F), about 1 minute.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Broil, without flipping, until browned and the center registers 150 degrees for medium-well, 8 to 10 minutes.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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These wooden beds are painted a shade of teal that echoes the doors on the outbuilding and matches the surrounding fence and gates to tie the entire space together.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hellstar’s name appears beneath the lateral collar in highlighter green, which matches the laces and branding.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Realignment is the process by which the UIL, the state’s governing body for high school sports, reassigns schools across Texas into classifications based on enrollment, and then sorts them into districts.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
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This year's report includes new functions including Listening Age, which tells users how old their music tastes make them, and Clubs, which sorts listeners into groups based on their tastes.—
Hannah Hudnall,
IndyStar,
3 Dec. 2025
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But the idea that chocolate equals romance isn't accidental.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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For Spotify, though, the basic math there is that a million streams equals $3,000.—
Marah Eakin,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Lines up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lines%20up. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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