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The project, released just before Coachella, blended a diverse range of rhythms such as pop, Brazilian funk, R&B and bossa nova -- a mix that, for Sonza, is the essence of Brazil.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Jane stressed "time is of the essence", as antiviral treatment within 48 hours can reduce the risk of severe symptoms.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
In essence, the neighboring sale upped the ante as far as Behar’s listing is concerned—and also encouraged her agents to start thinking about other ways they could prove the home’s potential to prospective buyers.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
“In essence, I trusted the wrong people at a very vulnerable time in my life,” Shah told People.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
This strategy, which also works well in chemistry and molecular biology, is so identified with science in the minds of many people that experimentation is often held to be the essence of the scientific method.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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