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as in preserved
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Michael was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4th, surrounded by his entire family in Los Angeles, California.—
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
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Centered around an azure alpine lake and surrounded by a network of more than 460 trails, Wanaka is a haven for kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing.—
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The 49ers’ patchwork defense preserved that lead as a Keion White sack at their 20-yard line was followed by three consecutive incompletions from Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts.—
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Meanwhile, Monica's wedding dress has sat untouched all these decades, preserved in box stored away.—
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Only one major financial institution is currently investing in a presence downtown, defined as the area circumscribed by I-35, I-30, I-45 and Woodall Rogers Freeway.—
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Each of Cicellis’s young protagonists arrives at the grim realization that their life is circumscribed not by a god but by the pull of obligation to an undeserving parent or mentor.—
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This year, the carpet was also enclosed in a tent, and the temperature within it rose throughout the afternoon.—
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The bones and cartilage are enclosed in a membrane that’s filled with an oily liquid called synovial fluid.—
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To prevent over-drying, the formula is buffered with shea butter for moisture, while peppermint oil delivers a cooling, calming effect.—
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The study of climate change refugia – places that are buffered from the worst effects of global warming – has grown rapidly in recent years.—
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After 66 Macy’s locations closed in 2025, approximately 350 of the iconic department stores remain.—
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But a quagmire of launch delays, changes to mission plans and other quirks of timing left the orbiters without a ride when the last Mars transfer window closed in late 2024.—
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The eastern shoreline of Tuckertown Reservoir, totaling 2,420 acres and 31 miles of shoreline, was purchased and conserved in 2021.—
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It is now being conserved under the supervision of county archaeologist Kristoffer Dahle, Dybvik noted.—
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Some thought the mystery bore a direct relation to the green tangle that tightly encircled the two dozen shacks balanced precariously between the rain forest and the yellowish waters.—
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While encircled outside his locker Saturday, disappointed in the result but proud of his team’s effort, Coker answered questions about his career game.—
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“Walled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walled. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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