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But the teachers’ union rejoiced, knowing the law would make teachers’ lives easier and increase demand for their services.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026 -
An executive who lives up to her initials, Mary van Praag is no stranger to a brand turnaround.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Displayed in a glass case, the gown now resides in what was once Nelle’s closet, just outside of her former bedroom on the museum’s first floor.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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On a rainy day in March 1983, Elizabeth had the Cullinan V brooch on her lapel when arrived in Santa Barbara—not too far from where her grandson, Prince Harry, currently resides.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
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The movement from Odegaard and Zubimendi towards the ball occupies Willock and Guimaraes, while White attacks the space vacated by the Newcastle captain and Havertz drops to provide a passing option.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The same year San Antonio Regional Hospital was agreeing to sell the land Nicolson Farms occupies, two other farms in nearby Ontario were lost to developers, the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reported.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Over pinwheeling synths, Mahesh inhabits her narrator’s misplaced longing with gooey, heart-eyed delusion and sweetly pathetic determination.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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Olsen fully inhabits her role as a popular social media influencer and the object of Ingrid's obsession.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Locally, stays at short-term rentals grew nearly 6% in the first three months of 2026 versus the same period last year.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Five-star hotel stays at more than $1,500 a night while dining at fine restaurants twice a day.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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“Cohabits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohabits. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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