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The 2023 crew, for instance, came back to win just 27 times and came back from multiple runs down just eight times.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026 -
The arched surface invites the heat to spread evenly and mount in intensity, and as the fat runs down, the edges of the meat sizzle and crisp.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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At the lot where the Bombsight meet happens, Geisha finds out the squad is looking for V-One.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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Sean is tested when his longtime friend and employee Jorge (Trey Santiago-Hudson) finds out about all of Sean’s changes and feels betrayed — Sean’s new sous chef gig means the end of the food truck, which Jorge was relying on.—
Ashley Boucher,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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Analysts then ranked the best products to buy in each category—from home goods to kitchen finds.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Amid the Black Death, a pregnant healer accused of witchcraft finds refuge in a Carthusian monastery.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Each rank is colored by how that expert compares to the consensus — prospects an analyst liked more than average are more green, and rankings lower than consensus are more orange.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Dolphins doubled down on Red Raiders prospects after, earlier Friday, choosing Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with their lone second-round pick.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 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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If Hoskins determines that the referendum does not qualify for the ballot, that decision is also poised to spark another round of legal battles to decide the fate of the campaign.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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“Pokes (around).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pokes%20%28around%29. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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