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Recent Examples of sloshySome shoveling is required afterward to clear the sloshy mixture and prevent refreezing.—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026 For them, the remoteness, as well as the wintry weather that makes getting around a slippery, sloshy ordeal, enrich the experience.—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
Unlike plastic wrap, which may require poking to release steam, parchment paper can also cover foods more loosely, allowing steam to escape naturally and preventing your food from becoming soggy.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
Though the fire was eventually put out, large amounts of soggy, charred debris and hand sanitizer remained all around the warehouse, according to court documents.
Thanks to an exceptionally wet December, death cap mushrooms — or Amanita phalloides — have proliferated along the Central Coast and in Northern California.
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Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Beyond Darwin’s collection, the approach could be applied across museums worldwide, offering a safer way to manage aging wet collections and preserve irreplaceable biological records.