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Watercolor nails Inspired by Impressionist paintings, watercolor nails put an artistic spin on the season’s texture trend as translucent polishes are swirled together for a diffused finish that feels fluid and expressive.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Still, allegations of insider trading and manipulation have swirled around prediction markets.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The squeeze on shipments through the strait has rippled through global maritime trade, including through the Panama Canal nearly halfway around the world.—
Munir Ahmed,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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And now, students are continuing the legacy of the famed and inspiring primatologist, whose work and message of hope and resilience rippled all the way to an area hit hard by the Eaton fire.—
Julianna Lozada,
Daily News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Serene spa music, a blend of classical piano and loudly chirping birds, trilled in the background as the machine sloshed and gurgled.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Luis was dressed in his hospital pyjamas; his pained breathing fogged his mask while the oxygen canister gurgled and whirred.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Clothes were washed outdoors in a heavy barrel called a zhlukto, or carried to a nearby stream.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Opposite Paul Newman, she was featured as a character known as Lucille, The Girl, who sensuously washed his car in an iconic scene from 1967's Cool Hand Luke.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The river lapped through sand behind me.—
Matt Crossman,
Midwest Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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Gilliland qualified 35th and was lapped early, but steadily progressed into the top 15.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Yet frustration amongst some Prince fans has bubbled over.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The accusations bubbled up following Barnum-Dann’s announcement of plans to open four new concepts within the year, including three at the new Tower Broadway building.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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As Day 2’s first few picks were phoned in, reports trickled out that the Lions were interested in an edge rusher.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s push against DEI trickled down to the private-sector, as corporate sponsors pulled support from local LGBTQ organizations, including Stonewall.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The dominant dunks became limp layups that dribbled off the rim.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cain dribbled three-quarters of the length of the court, sped past Cunningham and elevated off two feet in the lane, slamming the ball with his right hand over hulking Pistons center Jalen Duren.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Purled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purled. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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