as in upper crust
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Centuries ago, the intricate flora proved a hit with the Netherlands’ upper crust, who’d shell out big sums of guilders (the currency at the time) to wear them as corsages during balls or to decorate their canal-side homes.—
Chris Schalkx,
AFAR Media,
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The Earth's upper crust contains around 3.5% iron, and dust generated on impact would carry these nutrients into the ocean, along with any additional iron that might be carried by the asteroid.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Per Erewhon's website, the Wellness from Scratch smoothie includes a mix of organic orange juice, citrus blossom sea moss refresher drink, turmeric juice, pineapple, mango, bananas, plain kefir, vanilla collagen, coconut cream, honey, fresh mint and almond milk.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Unlike traditional creams that can quickly evaporate or rub off, wrinkle patches create a sealed environment, allowing ingredients like retinol, peptides, and hyaluronic acid to penetrate deeper for maximum effectiveness.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2025
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Their flowers in pale pink or white are an afterthought to the plethora of scents – peppermint, lemon, chocolate, nutmeg, apple, ginger, apricot, attar of roses, and cinnamon, among others – that their leaves transmit upon being rubbed or crushed.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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Trees bloom cherry-blossom pink, teal and yellow as artist Charles Gaines walks through Hauser & Wirth’s West Hollywood gallery.—
Meka Boyle,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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In the past, tennis somehow got the reputation in the U.S. of being a more upper class homogeneous sport.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Ellis, 28, was damned for shooting David Blakely, her physically abusive, upper class race car driver lover.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Second lady elect Usha Vance opted for a pink tea-length Oscar de la Renta coat and taupe boots.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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With every point so critical, will coach Martin St. Louis elect to give Dobes more starts — or perhaps even a run of games at some point?—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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That’s my preferred interpretation, because the aristocrats and other elites in her novels are absurd creatures to begin with.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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How she would be received by the notoriously liberal Hollywood elite became a burning question.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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If your top drawer is in need of a refresh, check out some of the best finds below.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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The top drawer of the desk has been signed by various users since the 1940s.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings!—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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All eyes are on Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, where Hollywood’s A-list is gathering for the 97th Academy Awards.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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