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as in dimming
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as in crowding
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But by now, hopes are dimming that the whale is still strong enough to swim free and find its way back to the Atlantic through German and Danish waters.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026 -
The sci-fi epic stars Gosling as an ostracized biologist now teaching high school who is tapped by the head of an international consortium (Sandra Hüller) to help stop the sun from dimming and ushering in another ice age.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2026
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Of course, some specific locations within parks can get overcrowded, and some people are more sensitive to crowding.—
Bing Pan,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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During several board meetings over several months, some frustrated parents raised concerns about crowding at Oak Terrace, including with its outdoor play area.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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First, find Copernicus shining brightly 10 degrees above the lunar equator, brightening the dark basaltic plains on the western lunar surface, and Tycho, which dominates the southern hemisphere of Earth's natural satellite around the full moon phase.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Ferulic acid boosts that brightening trio, while niacinamide and tangerine peel extract help even things out over time.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cyrus has been subtly lightening her naturally brunette color over the last year, fueling rumors of a Hannah Montana reunion before the special was confirmed.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
26 Mar. 2026
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Many aspirants, like Yusuf, consider jars of skin lightening cream to be essential, along with access to exclusive gyms and going to the right hair salon.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Misguidedly shoving as many Peeps as possible into our mouths.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
30 Mar. 2026
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With Dylan Larkin in the box, Noah Cates put the Flyers ahead by three goals by shoving a loose puck over the goal line on the power play with less than four minutes to play in the second.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The figure skater actually began bleaching her own hair with a paintbrush—and only brought in a professional right before the 2026 Winter Olympics.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Fierce sunlight bleaching the stones of the old city, blinding the passengers as porters in white kaffiyehs and djellabas stack their portmanteaus on donkey carts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Feb. 2026
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The decision marked the first time in tournament history that the final weeks of the college basketball season would not be played, squashing Atlanta’s plans to host the Final Four.—
Shari Rudavsky,
IndyStar,
27 Mar. 2026
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The single marked the first collaboration between the two rappers, effectively squashing rumors of their feud.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026
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The files include jokey exchanges and emails planning visits to Epstein properties, teeth-whitening appointments and shopping trips.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The files include jokey exchanges and emails planning visits to Epstein properties, teeth-whitening appointments and shopping trips.—
Jill Lawless,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Matting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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