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Noun
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Shallow was one of the first five inductees into the Survivor Hall of Fame in 2010.—
Ale Russian,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026 -
Some have remained favorites for literally decades, while more recent inductees earned multiple, often consecutive honors by solving beauty concerns in ways that felt genuinely game-changing.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Numerous Democratic officeholders raised questions about whether Colbert was axed for political reasons.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The general election determines officeholders for statewide positions, including for Georgia governor and lieutenant governor, both of which have no incumbents running.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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“Noncandidates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncandidates. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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