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When a body washes ashore in the Long Island vacation town of Amity, police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) tries to close the beaches only to be overruled by the mayor, Vaughn (Murray Hamilton), who fears the loss of tourist revenue.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
29 Apr. 2026 -
The nonprofit has stepped in after numerous disasters, and washes loads for veterans and families living in cars and hotels.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This mode activates extra horsepower, up to 94 bhp (70 kW), adds fake exhaust noise and bathes the interior in purple light.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Apr. 2026
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Natural light bathes the empty third floor which could be an office space or residential units boasting sweeping views of Sacramento’s downtown, according to a request for proposals released by the city.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Trash Cans and Recycling Bins Even with a bag lining the inside of the can, residue always makes its way to the bottom or splashes up the sides.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Orion splashes down after historic journey NASA's Orion spacecraft with the Artemis II crew lands in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Friday, April 10, 2026.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Laves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laves. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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