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The upholstered frame is soft and durable—my kids have already put it through the ringer, bumping into it, launching themselves off of it, and using the cushions to build forts.—
Meg Kernahan,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026 -
The optical illusion reminded early settlers of the blockades of wooden stakes, or palisades, built around forts to ward off threats.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The optical illusion reminded early settlers of the blockades of wooden stakes, or palisades, built around forts to ward off threats.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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In 2014, the regional nonprofit group SOS Sahel came to Barkadroussou and taught villagers to stabilize the dunes by building palisades of palm fronds.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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And by the turn of the twenty-first century, most of those tiny bungalows had been replaced by sprawling estates—fortresses for the entertainment elite, where Oscar trophies adorned mantels and wealth guarded from disaster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Any pivot toward diplomacy that includes sanctions relief — whether proposed in Washington or Berlin — ignores the fundamental Machiavellian truth that a regime hated by its own people cannot be saved by its external fortresses, but it can be artificially sustained by foreign gold.—
Liram Koblentz-Stenzler,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Pantelleria Closer to Tunisia than mainland Italy, Pantelleria is a remote volcanic island dotted with traditional dammusi, thick-walled, domed stone dwellings built to keep out the heat.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Ryokans in Japan, conical stone dwellings known as trulli in Italy, yurts in Mongolia; in some destinations, forgoing a hotel for traditional accommodation is an essential part of the travel experience.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In the traditional Republican strongholds in the 4th Congressional District, which has been trending Democratic in recent years, Bridgeport gave unanimous support for Fazio.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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Fulton, DeKalb and Clayton counties are considered Democratic strongholds, while Cobb and Gwinnett counties have increasingly trended Democratic in recent election cycles.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Either way, the city makes an easy final stop after five amazing days of coasts, castles and quiet corners.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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Interior designer Francesca Grace took inspiration from English cottages and castles when dreaming up the color palette for her LA bungalow.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
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Wettersten points to winemakers in the western Loire Valley who balance the baseline of saline minerality, bright acidity and notes of lime and stone fruit with extended time on the lees to offer a slightly creamier texture.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2026
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These days, his legacy permeates the vibes here, encouraging locals and visitors to savor Sifnos’s flavors, from revithia (chickpea stew cooked overnight in a traditional clay pot) to manoura, a local cheese aged in wine lees.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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For families The secret bird nest hideaways, shallow pool, and swing loungers dangling from trees make this a playground for all ages.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Located just off the coast of northwest Spain, in the region of Galicia, this private island escape is arguably one of the coolest hideaways in Europe.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
5 May 2026
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“Windbreaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/windbreaks. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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