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Europe's rapid warming is partly the result of the melting of bright snow and ice, and a drop in the number of tiny polluting particles in the air.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

She scoops an unamused cat up in the air and, with the first sign of emotion, says, “I love you.”

From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026

The cognitive dissonance contributed to the thickness in the air that week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Stay indoors, stay hydrated and stay in the air conditioning — if you can.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Sometimes dogs clear across the kennel will hold their bones up in the air, look at each other, raise their hair, and start growling at each other, posturing and bragging about their bones.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen




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