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Meningitis can spread easily and cause brain swelling, sepsis, loss of hearing or limbs, and death.—
Isabella Cueto, STAT, 6 Jan. 2026
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One case cited an upcharge for a facial filler procedure the client didn't initially request; and after the treatment, negative results presented, such as major swelling and fluid pooling beneath their eyes.—
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Bloat or gastric dilatation-volvulus most commonly affects a few large breeds with deep chests and German Shepherds are among those most affected.—
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These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.—
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Placing humidity domes or clear plastic over seedling pots and trays helps conserve moisture levels to some degree.—
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The objective is to study the composition and origin of the domes and surroundings.—
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There will be bumps along the way, steps forward and back, because … that’s the story.—
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However, Xcel’s progress in phasing out coal hit a road bump in 2025 when the largest unit at Comanche malfunctioned and had to be shut down.—
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But barring an unexpected snag in negotiations, the Giants are primed to land a coach who made a dozen postseason appearances and won 180 regular-season games in Baltimore.—
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But efforts to champion tenant protections hit a major snag Tuesday when a controversial rent control proposal died in the Assembly Judiciary Committee.—
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Two bills returned into Rafiq’s hand upon his pointing out that the wood panelling on the side of the radio was scratched and that the knob felt rather flimsy.—
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Slip off the control knobs and wash with hot, soapy water.—
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If that is what is necessary to get Herbert over this hump, then that is what the Chargers must do.—
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Our goal that day in November was to reach the top of Elk Mountain, an 11,160-foot hump of granite perched off Interstate 80.—
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In comparison to liquid foundation, cushion foundations come in a cushion compact with an application puff that leaves a lightweight, buildable, natural finish on the skin.—
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From puff-sleeve knits to silky base layers, these winter tops deliver on both style and quality.—
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“Gibbosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gibbosity. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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