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The earbuds, at least to me just seem more comfortable and look less nerdy.
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John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
And also on Untucked … • Nobody gets into a huge fight, and the girls seem mostly happy with the tops and the bottoms this week.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2026
This may seem counterintuitive, but the key is that ‘cozy’ is addressed in various ways throughout the home, not that every element is done in excess.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
The largest concentration of people seems to be at gas stations and grocery stores, where people are stockpiling on basic goods.
—Flora Charner, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
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Don't be fooled by an ocean that looks calm.—
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His first year as a starter, in 2023, finished with UGA on the outside looking in of the playoff — the final year of the four-team format — after Georgia lost in the SEC Championship Game.—
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And among the less conversationally direct, the topic often seems to lurk on the fringes as locals in other countries try to more delicately approach politics and discern how US travelers feel about what’s going on at home.—
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Specific details of conversations remain unclear, but the meeting suggests that Comcast feels that there is still a path forward for a deal, in spite of concerns — aired in the press — about the likelihood of regulatory troubles in the US.—
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If that sounds hyperbolic, consider that Independence offensive coordinator Marlon Barnett has compared Resar to former Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, who was the 14th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.—
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Or maybe fractured sounds less dramatic.—
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These encounters appear to act like a refueling system, delivering fresh gas that can keep the black hole quietly active for long periods.—
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The video also appeared to depict the officers did not take immediate steps to ensure that Good received emergency medical care after the shooting took place.—
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“Seem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seem. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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