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Timberlake even got in on the fun himself in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, posting a version of the meme on X, then known as Twitter, where a mask covers his mouth.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026 -
What got centered were the perfunctory tasks government defaults to when everyone is stretched thin — checking the legal and regulatory boxes for approval, designing detour protocols, posting the orange signs in the right places and marking the lane closures clearly.—
Andrew Chrismer,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Suggs missed his first eight shots before nailing a 3-pointer from the corner for an 85-80 lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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His ascent was fueled by an outstanding performance during the 2025 season, sharing Mountain West Defensive Player of the Year honors, standing out at the NFL Combine and nailing in-person interviews.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Tacking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacking%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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