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as in modeling
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as in variegating
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His work included electrification programs for major automakers and large-scale advanced-safety initiatives involving radar and camera systems — technologies that today play an important role in shaping driver-assistance features.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
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Composer João Victor Barroso was fundamental in shaping the psychological universe of the characters through his original score.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The amendment would also cut smaller public works construction projects, cut the line striping budget, reduce the budget for asphalt patching, cut vehicle maintenance operating budget and cut the building maintenance budget.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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Crews will install barrier walls, patch potholes, and perform striping work during the closures.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Jan. 2026
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As fall experts, physical therapists have specialized knowledge in assessing patients and tailoring treatment plans to prevent falls.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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No matter what your styling goals are, tailoring your product selection, tools, and techniques to your hair’s density is key.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
9 Feb. 2026
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What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Heading into 2026 the Red Sox look capable of at least matching last year’s club, which finished third in the AL East, made the playoffs and lost to the New York Yankees in the AL Wild Card Series.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Too many parents, probably unwittingly, are conditioning their kids to be afraid of losing.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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The administration’s hardline agenda has included opening FBI and Justice Department inquiries into hospitals and doctors, as well as conditioning the payment of huge sums of federal money to hospitals on prohibiting the care.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
3 Feb. 2026
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In my mind, that always meant at least a plane ride's worth of travel—me in safari gear, sunlight dappling through the canopy, and swinging vines overhead.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
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My overall impression was of someone who’d rather be customizing Excel tabs than prophesizing doom.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, Capra says customizing your hardware is one detail that shouldn't be overlooked to add warmth through personalization.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Prime rib is a desirable cut of beef, known for its rich flavor and marbling from fat.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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The marbling method, a simple smoosh, pinch, and roll, creates bakery-worthy swirls in every cookie.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Patterning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patterning. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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