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Alicia Silverstone, in her most enduring performance, plays Cher Horowitz, a popular high schooler who exerts her influence through matchmaking and giving a makeover to the new kid in town.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026 -
Still, California’s much higher share of students facing these hardships and attending public schools — rather than being absorbed into private ones — exerts a downward pressure on statewide scores.—
Jill Stegman,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The truth is, the music industry exercises both.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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After years of cardio dominating the fitness conversation, exercises that build strength are now widely recognized as crucial to health and well-being.—
Currie Engel,
Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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While people tag her in dozens of videos every day, Humphrey tries to pick recreations that are authentic moments caught on camera.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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In this video, CNN’s Richard Quest tries his hand at funge for the very first time.—
Maureen Ohare,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the film, Bajpayee plays the police officer while Jim Sarbh essays the role of the killer who goes by the fictional name Carl Bhojraj.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The American Psychiatric Association (APA) puts out the tome known in the field as the DSM-5.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
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Each year, Condé Nast Traveler puts out their annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey (this year, the 38th edition) for thousands of adventurers to vote on the best in travel, from airports to hotels to resorts.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Overexerts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overexerts. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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