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Others are luminously, freakishly beautiful, in ways that seem designed to appeal to beings from other solar systems.—
Rosa Lyster,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026 -
This new wagon is designed to appeal to drivers who want both sporty dynamics and the practicality of a touring vehicle, signaling a shift in how electric cars are being positioned in the premium space.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Interest in having vacation rentals is expected to spike during the next several years because several major world events, including the Olympics in 2028, are planned for the Southern California region.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If all goes as planned, the transformation may be nearing its completion.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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These gestures are shaped by a mix of influencer aesthetics and pop culture.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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As messages of condolence poured in, Tebow emphasized a different perspective shaped by his beliefs.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Here's how humidity is calculated!—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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While averages are mathematically calculated, the rainfall totals run from near zero to up to 20 or more inches a year.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Patriots maneuvered up the board again on Friday, trading up to select Illinois edge defender Gabe Jacas 55th overall.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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And continued to sit, for 32 picks, as the rest of the league maneuvered around them.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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All 12 songs also charted on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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As chief executive, Cook charted his own path.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The bunt play was an opportunity for Cruz to show off his skills from a prior baseball life, as he was drafted as an infielder before converting to a pitcher later in his career.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Buckeyes didn’t slow down from there with seven more players drafted, giving them the most of any school this year with 11.—
Josh Dubow,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Angels got two runners on with one out in the eighth, but Grant Taylor worked out of the jam to maintain the three-run lead.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 22-year-old from Nigeria declared for the 2025 draft and worked out for teams, but was not invited to the combine.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Programmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/programmed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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