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The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages caffeine for kids under 12, and suggests a limit of 100 milligrams per day for teenagers.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
20 May 2026 -
Critics say that using it distorts the truth of a performance, but supporters believe that the tech discourages disruptions.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Too much soil disturbance inhibits the growth and maturity of fruit trees, specifically apple or cherry trees, says Roethling.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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Or the kite maker might have attached the string in a way that inhibits the kite’s ability to catch air pressure and rise.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The boldest part of Astra Nord’s strategy is its intention to begin building the 213-foot Neon on spec, in a market where spiking construction costs and uncertain demand dissuades many shipyards from the same.—
Dea Jusufi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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The Live With Kelly and Mark host engaged in a titillating conversation with husband Mark Consuelos on Wednesday's edition of the beloved talk show, with the star admitting that her oral retainer sometimes dissuades her husband's advances in the bedroom.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those who deviate are eliminated, leaving a trail of blood that deters other would-be challengers.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
15 May 2026
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Legumes enrich soil with nitrogen, radishes repel cucumber beetles, and garlic deters pests while maximizing space.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
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“Unsells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsells. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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