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Noun
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Magic guard Desmond Bane saw Cain’s potential as early as over the summer during voluntary workouts before the team even reported for training camp.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026 -
The classes will include outdoors runs, strength, cardio, yoga and meditation but will not include workouts on the Peloton bike.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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In that same study, the soleus push-up, non-weight-bearing resistance activities, and stretching exercises were all found to have the potential to significantly improve glucose regulation, insulin sensitivity, and vascular function in those unable to perform traditional weight-bearing exercise.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Plank Knee Touch is more rehab-focused than other core exercises, but difficulty can be ramped up with a few easy adjustments.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Buckeyes spent 15 spring practices trying to fill holes and develop young talent to fill the void created by NFL attrition.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Last fall, the Supreme Court heard arguments on whether to strike down Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which has been used to counter racially discriminatory election practices.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, the morning before the Lakers flew to Houston, the Slovenian star was participating in stationary shooting drills after practice at their El Segundo practice facility.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
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Officials say more neighborhood drills are likely, but anyone can practice on their own with the help of a stopwatch and a little planning.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That process involves regulatory filings, environmental reviews, interconnection studies, supply-chain constraints, and public scrutiny, all of which add time.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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When is McDonald's releasing refreshers, dirty sodas?—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Confused about what refreshers are?—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Brushups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brushups. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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