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In addition to multiple indoor play areas, water slides, lazy rivers, and soaking tubs, most Great Wolf resorts also have an outdoor pool area and loads of dining options to satisfy even picky eaters.—
Jean Chen Smith,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025 -
Having a family of nine means sometimes preparing meals in large quantities is necessary, and being a picky eater isn’t really an option.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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Some houseplants are finicky about humidity, but African violets are usually content with standard household humidity levels.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2025
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On the downside, motion duck decoys are expensive and some of them are finicky in field conditions.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
19 Dec. 2024
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So, too, is their insistence on not just fastidious work in the vineyard and impeccable efforts in the winery, but also on their willingness—indeed, their passion—to allow every vintage to fully express itself.—
Brian Freedman,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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In the days leading up to voting, Taiwan was bombarded by cyberattacks — even the normally fastidious Chinese military hackers seemed to be working in shifts, Chiueh noted.—
Joshua Keating,
Vox,
16 Dec. 2024
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But the fussy, restrictive stuff that takes a lot to figure out how to wear is just not happening.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2024
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Compared with the fussy mechanics, the electronics were a breeze to construct.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Jan. 2025
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In particular, options are the instrument of choice to hedge exposure to volatile instruments and execute simple alpha generating strategies like a carry trade.—
Javier Paz,
Forbes,
28 Jan. 2025
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In particular, this season shows Messer continuing to be at odds with Ali when the 15-year-old, who lives with Titin Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy, tries to assert more independence without mobility aids.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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By his fourth season, the team had a losing record and players were complaining that Bradley was too exacting.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Dec. 2024
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The painter’s attempts to capture reality — so exacting, so careful, so prepared — end in what looks like failure.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Aug. 2024
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Designed to surpass the expectations of the most discerning clientele, each elegant tent provides breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness from private decks with either outdoor showers or wooden hot tubs.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Despite being sought after by the world’s most discerning collectors, Rexhepi exudes humility.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
16 Dec. 2024
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Today’s shoppers are more demanding, more savvy and more cost-conscious than ever before.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Friends and sources told PEOPLE at the time that although Silva was excited for Costner’s Hollywood ascendance, their relationship became more difficult due to his increasingly demanding schedule.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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