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Nitrogen emits its pinkish glow almost instantly, while oxygen takes a fraction of a second longer to produce the familiar green aurora.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026 -
When disturbed — by waves, predators or even a curious beachgoer’s touch — the organism emits a blue-green glow.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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His goodbye with Jimmy goes poorly, turning into a heated argument where Jimmy vents his frustration and hurt, feeling shut out and unappreciated by Paul.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
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My mom vents to me, my aunt asks me to intervene, and my grandmother just wants peace.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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There’s Cassie licking a melting ice cream cone as the ice cream drips down her bare chest.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Apr. 2026
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On the illustrious campus of Kingston College, prestige drips off students, faculty and architecture.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Newcastle is part of Tyneside, an area around the banks of the River Tyne that has been shaped by industry, a context that flows through A Great Day in Newcastle.—
Archie Forde,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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Observing tips The lunar disk is entirely bereft of shadows during the full moon phase, making this the perfect time to trace the outline of lunar maria — where lava flows filled colossal impact basins billions of years ago before hardening to form sweeping basaltic plains.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
1 May 2026
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Where exactly the funding trickles down to isn’t always known.—
Keely Bastow,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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Snowpack is an essential lifeline for the state’s water supply that keeps reservoirs healthy, acting as a slow, natural release system that melts gradually through drier periods and trickles water down into reservoirs.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Gives off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gives%20off. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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