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This started with some truly baroque partisan speculation; on Dec. 11, Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.) cadged himself some airtime on Fox News by claiming that his home state was under attack from Iran.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Dec. 2024 -
Ansa works in a Helsinki supermarket, collecting expired food and cadging the odd casserole for her dinner.—
Ann Hornaday,
Washington Post,
4 Dec. 2023
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Free trial: 7 days Price: Starting at $45 per month NBC.com Those who are subscribed to a TV provider (or can mooch off someone who is) can watch NBC live on NBC.com or the NBC app.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
31 Dec. 2024
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Apple iCloud storage: $2.99 HBO: $15.99 Netflix: I just got kicked off my parents’ account so mooching on my roommate’s for now.—
R29 Team,
refinery29.com,
2 Aug. 2024
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Following the show, the beauty community begged McGrath to unveil the secret behind her glass-shattering technique, which has been recreated by makeup artists time and again since then.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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With the movie itself proving its might across three different categories, Morris’ absence begs the question: How? —Joey Nolfi 12 of 13 SNUB: Challengers score Time to compress and repress your rage, as the Academy pulled the aux cord out from one of the best original scores of 2024.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Fortunately for Schwartz, good Catholics will turn the other cheek and pray for his intellectual redemption. — Marilyn O’Shaughnessy, Palos Park Foundation for 3 religions Peter H. Schwartz is wrong.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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In this case, TCU doesn’t have to pray but rather just pay.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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Spray or sponge the dog with cool or tepid water (not cold), especially on the underside.—
Diana Leyva,
The Tennessean,
18 June 2024
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In the video, that has already crested over the million views mark, the 15-time major winner imparts wisdom on hitting woods off the deck and navigating a narrow tee shot while Horvat sponges up the tips.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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With the suitcase as the starting point, the selection includes the Volage Ex-S Night Wood bed with a headboard complimented by side tables, storage and lighting and sleek seating with trim and accents that conjure the world of leather goods and accessories.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
22 Jan. 2025
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As any student of the Kings will know, the point is not to conjure up some Pizzagate-style conspiracy about a cabal of liberal Hollywood predators.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Spider-Man implores the chef to forgive her, and in doing so, earns a free pizza.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The other side: Last year, Fry the Coop owner Joe Fontana protested plans for the new Lincoln Park Raising Cane's, imploring consumers to support local businesses.—
Justin Kaufmann,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Critics of Israel’s conduct of the war have beseeched Mr. Biden to withhold weapons aid to Israel to pressure it to curb its military operations, which have demolished most of Gaza.—
Edward Wong,
New York Times,
4 Jan. 2025
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Dylan has his guitar, naturally, and Seeger beseeches him to play something for Guthrie.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
The Arizona Republic,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Bludge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bludge. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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