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Fey revealed the lounge has fallen apart after literally being run into the ground by too many Five-Timers Club sketches.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Under the new laws, off-road motorcycles, such as a scrambler or quadbikes, are banned in all places apart from private land.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Slouching was strictly forbidden, as was standing with their feet spread apart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Another way a drugmaker could set itself apart, beyond easier drug delivery or a better safety profile, would be to demonstrate more effective weight-loss.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Leah reported that the bed, with Calvin still in it, broke apart, “the head-board in one place, the foot-board in another …” How quickly these spirits had grown out of control.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock