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But with the Lightning taking back home-ice advantage with this win and the series shifting back to Tampa, where Cooper will have full control of the matchup, the task becomes that much more difficult for the Suzuki line.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026 -
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Apr. 2026
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Hathaway gets the most fun part to play in this formidable ensemble, starring as egotistical actress Daphne Kluger, who starts as the mark but ends up enlisting among the thieves.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Hekt’s debut album heralds a union between the left-field pop scene of his native Copenhagen and the influential Glasgow label Numbers, whose formidable run of 2010s releases—including several landmark SOPHIE singles—has left a neon imprint on the new Danish vanguard.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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Once Chevrolet gets a handle on its new car, that should help Trackhouse and RCR rebound, but in the meantime, the path forward for each is an arduous one.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Passing legislation in this manner, known as reconciliation, is an arduous process, requiring the cooperation of nearly every Republican in both chambers to proceed.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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In his first competitive outing since being sidelined with arm fatigue, Imai threw 59 pitches across two laborious innings during a minor-league rehab appearance with Double-A Corpus Christi.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Only Connelly Early has been consistently solid, but even two of his outings so far were short and laborious.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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Lightly coated with oil and tossed occasionally in a searing hot skillet or wok, even tough beans turn silky, and ready to coat in a finishing blast of chiles.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Comfortable travel can be achieved with stretchy, breathable pants, but securing a pair that hits those marks while looking stylish can be tough.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As for the difficulty of the trail, NPS officials said hikers can't attempt the strenuous climb without a permit.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Described as a vertical staircase, the strenuous, 2,600-foot Gros Piton climb can take anywhere from 4–6 hours, and requires a mandatory guide, resulting in the most awe-inspiring views of the Caribbean.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Now, Lake and McHenry counties, partnering with the American Red Cross, are encouraging residents impacted by recent severe storms and flooding to visit one of two upcoming Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) events for recovery assistance and to connect with resources and agencies.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The recent wave of tornadoes and other severe weather that tore through North Texas damaged or destroyed homes in multiple communities.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Their murderous plot is foiled when two escaped prisoners and a guard crash the weekend.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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Nor should Iran earn gold stars for supporting its murderous network of allies that includes Hamas and Hezbollah.—
Tom Jurkowsky,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Toilful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toilful. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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