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as in remembering
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as in ruminating
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When everyone is crying, when everyone is remembering, when everyone is hurting, there’s a sense of togetherness that makes the grief a little more bearable.—
Literary Hub,
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11 Feb. 2026 -
Instead of people remembering Monday night’s tilt for the Hornets’ chance to equal a feat that had only been accomplished once in franchise history, a third-quarter scrum and the ejection of coach Charles Lee headlined their 110-104 defeat to the Detroit Pistons at Spectrum Center.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Slone has a much softer and more plaintive voice and, judging from his finely wrought songs, a tendency to contend with heartbreak not by going out and raging but by staying in and ruminating.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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For instance, research finds that walking in nature results in diminished activation in the area of the brain associated with sadness and ruminating thoughts.—
Stacy Shaw,
Fortune,
26 Dec. 2025
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As California’s water crisis worsened, recalling the constant swish of sprinklers throughout her childhood piqued her interest in native plants.—
Brittany Levine Beckman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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After the candle ceremony, some left, while others prayed or chatted quietly, fondly recalling their memories of the Guthries.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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But homeowners like Kahn are already pondering San Jose without Mayor Mahan.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Rams will be at home pondering what might have been.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Back at the Squawk, Joyce, Robin, and Will are recollecting themselves after the power surge and Will’s voyage into the Demogorgon.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
27 Nov. 2025
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Vetting will include more background and criminal checks, an immigration status review and potentially recollecting biometrics data, like fingerprints and photos.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Not even scientists who have dedicated their life to studying chemistry can totally pin down its essence.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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Troublingly, many of the early psychologists and educators who took the lead on studying and developing curricula for these children were steeped in eugenics, including the belief in intelligence as hereditary, race- and class-dependent, and largely fixed.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Florida House of Representatives is debating legislation that would require local governments to allow single-family homeowners to build accessory dwelling units — commonly known as efficiencies or granny flats — on their properties.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Join Richard Sher’s panel with Vatz, Catalina Byrd, Jimmy Mathis and Barry Gogel debating the continuing feud between Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and State’s Attorney Ivan Bates.—
Bill Wachsberger,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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For those analyzing the details in Bad Bunny’s 15-minute halftime performance, there was a real wedding that took place at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara in front of 75,000 fans.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bob and Joe liked to talk sports, often analyzing statistics deep into the night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Reminiscing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reminiscing. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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