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the central part or aspect of something under consideration
finally got to the pith of the discussion
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The roots of the fall-out stretch back to 2019, before filming for the franchise’s fourth feature instalment began, when Margera signed a wellness agreement with the producers which committed him to sobriety amid his struggles with alcoholism.
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Simply apply 1 to 2 inches of natural mulch, like bark mulch, over the roots of your plants to lock in soil moisture and keep the mulch line at least 1 inch away from the plant's stems.
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One notable upgrade is the Sheet Mask Boost Mode, specifically designed to help hydrating essences penetrate deeper into the skin.
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In this process, neuroscientists assess the emotional benefits of natural essences using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
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Narrow tree cores – the diameter of a pencil – have been pulled from some of the planet’s oldest trees.
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But Becerra remained the clear Democratic favorite in South County, in the urban cores of Escondido and San Marcos, as well as most of Vista and Oceanside.
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Their coupling instantly captured the attention and hearts of fans around the world, and Swift’s presence at Chiefs games was even credited with bolstering female interest in NFL football.
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According to People, Swift and Kelce's donations are going to nonprofits located in New York, California, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Rhode Island—places close to the couple's hearts.
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Grill ears in their husks, then cut the kernels from the cob and add them to salads, salsas, grain bowls, or vegetable dishes.
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Queue our first montage of black-and-white movie clips (this time from The Hustler) that tip us off to the cinematic kernels from which Sugar learned to charm a civilian.
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“Piths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/piths. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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