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The statue exemplifies Turkey’s artistic and cultural legacy, highlighting the economic prosperity that local craftsmen achieved alongside their works of art.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026 -
Then the double glass, wrought-iron entrance gate built by Apulian craftsmen—a barrier both visual and acoustic—separates the hotel from the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Residents were handymen and nannies for residents in Hurst, Euless and Bedford.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Dec. 2025
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The bar and restaurant, nestled inside an old blue-and-yellow Victorian house just off of Highway 1, comes from owners Casey Plemons and Paul Watson, who, over their 10 years of friendship, have worked together as bartenders and handymen — and started a punk rock band called the Koffs.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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He is accused of not checking work authorizations before hiring laborers, according to the Post.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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While the independent committee supporting Coyne is backed by Local 89, a laborers union, Crosby has been endorsed by the city’s largest labor union — the Municipal Employees Association — and the region’s largest labor organization, the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The idea of keeping houses off market to builders for a limited time is an excellent idea.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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But home builders, supply advocates and some lawmakers have mounted strong opposition to the section.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Guests also support local artisans who will be selling clothing, jewelry and and other items at art stalls.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Local artisans, fisherman, and communities are supported, for instance in an initiative that has village craftspeople turning coconut shells into plates, bowls and plant holders which are sold in the hotel boutique.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, there’s an acute shortage of skilled tradesmen around the country.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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But there were other issues beyond Sciame’s control, per these tradesmen — the typical red tape that comes with building in the city.—
Sukjong Hong,
Curbed,
9 Apr. 2026
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Housed inside a former bowling alley, this colorful cavern of cottons and bolts has become a destination for crafters everywhere.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Some crafters take it a step further, selling their pieces online or at local markets.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Workmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/workmen. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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