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Cuevas remembers the wins, the journey and the spiral — Penix, as a lefty, threw a distinct ball that tails away from pass-catchers.—
Daniel Flick,
AJC.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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For families While families are welcome—and larger accommodations like the George Suite can comfortably accommodate them (dogs included)—the Chloe is best suited to solo travelers, couples and culturally curious out-of-towners drawn to design, food, music history, and a strong sense of place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The program trains therapy dogs around the state, including Louie, an 8-year-old dog who works for the Worth Police Department.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The corridor before him seems never-ending, extending miles, shadows short and dark, shadows light and long.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Then escape the skyscraper shadows into Hong Kong's New Territories.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Tailgates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tailgates. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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