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UConn is 22-1, has won 18 in a row, is 7-0 in true road games, ranked third in the nation, and the coach is no longer lamenting a lack of killer instinct, but showing the lack of respect card.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Savinho, who Guardiola said on Wednesday could miss up to two months with injury, and Oscar Bobb do not quite have the killer instinct in the final third yet, either.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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To see him in such high spirits, seemingly not dampened by being rested for the final half-hour as Chelsea continue to manage his minutes, was a rare treat.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The spirit and the symbolism were, at times, undecipherable.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2026
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What’s more, cooking the pasta directly with the other ingredients makes the most of the beneficial starch, forming a silky, delicious sauce that clings beautifully to each noodle.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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The nuggets' clean ingredients list also includes wheat flour, rice starch, pea protein, water, salt, rice flour, spices and garlic powder.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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For even more carb-friendly pairing ideas, Pasquariello suggests whole-grain toast, sautéed potatoes, grits, or even a piece of fruit.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside,
8 Feb. 2026
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However, kids need to be challenged in order to develop the skills, tenacity, grit, and self-reliance needed to (eventually) function in the world on their own.—
Alanna Gallo,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Overambitiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overambitiousness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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