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If the fat responsible for neck fullness sits deeper, under the platysma muscle, due to genetics or age, then doctors can’t access it with a liposuction cannula.
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
But that didn't sit well with the aunt, who then called the mother.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The drive to be an egalitarian and the drive to be an elite don’t sit easily with each other.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
On average, participants spent seven hours a day sleeping, 10 hours in sedentary behaviors such as sitting, three hours standing, one hour slow-walking, one hour fast-walking and 16 minutes in vigorous exercise.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Jolene Edgar, Allure, 20 Nov. 2024
But that didn't sit well with the aunt, who then called the mother.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
The drive to be an egalitarian and the drive to be an elite don’t sit easily with each other.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
On average, participants spent seven hours a day sleeping, 10 hours in sedentary behaviors such as sitting, three hours standing, one hour slow-walking, one hour fast-walking and 16 minutes in vigorous exercise.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Board members set water rates for large providers and property taxes for homeowners in the three counties.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Their commitment to safety and efficient procedures truly set them apart in the market.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The three House seats Trump vacated with his Cabinet choices could take months to fill, winnowing an excruciatingly small GOP majority for much of the first 100 days.Andrew Solender, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
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The measure has little chance of passing before a new Congress is seated next year, when the lawmakers plan to reintroduce it.Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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This deal on on the bundle, which gets you the firepit, lid, stand, and handy carrying bag.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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Among countless adaptations, the 1984 version of A Christmas Carol stands apart thanks to George C. Scott’s nuanced, vulnerable performance as Ebenezer Scrooge.Janey Tracey, EW.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Sorrell bench pressed 425 pounds, squatted 575 and power cleaned 355, but coaches say the most impressive number is his explosive burst for his size.Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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If the people involved lived in an area where squatting is handled by law enforcement, there's less of a chance violence will occur, but many homeowners are left without protections, Chang said.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
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The post-family worldview is really like putting kids on a floating piece of debris in the ocean.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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This puts the watch in stark contrast to regular production watches we’re used to seeing, and shows Smith’s passion for machining and finishing every component in house.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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The filmmaker broke through with his supernatural action-adventure feature Night Watch which spawned the sequel Day Watch.Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Quinn isn’t the only author featured in the series to have gotten a screen-adaptation for her work, as Casey McQuiston, who wrote Red, White & Royal Blue (which spawned an Amazon movie adaptation of the same name), will also be there.Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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If there were any doubts about what the Playoff would do for rivalry games, they were answered (again) in the third quarter.Kennington Smith III, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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There are a few telltale signs that San Antonio's holiday season is in full swing.Cat Cardenas, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
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Skims French Terry Jogger Whether running errands or lounging around, these pants will deliver premium comfort.Toni Sutton, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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However, the soft, lightweight fabric and mobility provide serious comfort, making these equally as handy for long travel days, workouts, and simply lounging around.Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Sit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sit. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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