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Holliday’s portrayal of the gum-chewing diner waitress landed many of the show’s laughs.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025 -
Everest Indian Himalayan Restaurant and Bar at 2300 McDermott Road had reports of flies, roaches and rodents chewing through a bag of sugar.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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However, to artists, finishing a body of work that takes you on a musica journey is still the supreme accomplishment for a musician.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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To craft a similar fall porch decoration, use a finishing nail to make a hole in the rim of each mold.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Polishing off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polishing%20off. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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