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This news organization recently interviewed Poppe about PG&E’s status, including the new reality of bills flattening out or even falling.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026 -
In a town of fewer than 2,000 people, a tornado carved through a heavily residential subdivision, flattening homes and scattering families.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Unlike many mineral sunscreens that can sit heavily on the skin, this one absorbs quickly and has a lightweight, smoothing effect.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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But smoothing the appearance of fine lines around your eyes does not require a 12-step regimen or an appointment at the dermatologist’s office.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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After unboxing 20,000 shirts, the rest of the staff paired up in different sections around the area, with one putting the shirts on the seats and the other following behind and straightening them out.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Kuhlken worked with me at home for about a month, providing basic exercises focusing on bending and straightening my knees, improving my walking and building my strength and balance.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Uncrumpling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncrumpling. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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