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as in highlighted
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as in publicized
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Adjective
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This effortlessly cool approach to highlighted hair is surprisingly low-maintenance.—
Jeanne Ballion, Glamour, 11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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These are two of the more publicized stories of his generosity and attachment to Louisville, but 2X says the support Miller has offered the city goes well beyond the Robertson and Tyus families.—
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Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey, whose office oversaw the highly publicized, incredibly expensive, and ultimately unsuccessful prosecution of Karen Read, has drawn at least three Democratic challengers to his job.—
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The students, identified by police as Kyle Anderson and Samuel Patten, both 18, were each charged with burglary in the second degree as a hate crime and criminal nuisance in the second degree, police said.—
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Some of those that the research team identified included a gene associated with immune function and cognitive retention, a gene that influences how efficiently the body metabolizes fats, and another gene associated with aging brain health and heart disease.—
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Black holes will exist far, far longer than the entire illuminated age of stars.—
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This illuminated inflatable can be set up quickly and comes with tether cords and ground stakes to keep it securely in place.—
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But the argument also focused on the wave of construction leading to a global gas glut and cratering prices.—
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At Private Policy, playful skirts and leggings were reintroduced with a softer spin, LaQuan Smith layered chiffon and organza into sheer mock turtlenecks and gowns that balanced daring with refinement, while Diotima focused on intricate draping that highlighted the power of craft.—
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The show featured over 65 car brands, including new, modified, and rare hyper cars.—
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The straighter hair revealed that Moore’s bangs featured longer, face-framing pieces that grazed her jawline.—
Adjective
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This closure follows the announced closure of Cincinnati's first unionized Starbucks in Downtown.—
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Check out the full announced lineup for Primavera Sound ’26 below.—
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The dynamics of the event further emphasized the NFL’s interest in YouTube, and vice versa.—
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Advertisement Chris Walker, Director of Sustainability at Amazon Web Services (AWS), emphasized that the private sector already played a role.—
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“Spotlighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spotlighted. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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