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“She didn’t like being pricked anymore,” said Oskowski, 44, adding that Maddie was happy to stay for a cold-laser treatment.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Videos on social media "rarely hold people's attention for more than six seconds," said the singer, adding that she has to keep up with this fast pace to stay in touch with her fans.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Having early success meant he could "go and do what he wanted and didn't feel the need to stay in London and court the art press", she explained.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Rain threatened throughout New Zealand's chase, but their middle order played proactively to stay ahead of the run-rate despite being reduced to 40-3 by Lauren Bell early on.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Mom can’t stay mad after a storm like this.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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"The Flea" by John Donne
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Academic Vocabulary and Vocabulary from Readings 1, Unit 3
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United States v. Nixon (1974), List 4
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