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The Jets have a glaring need at right tackle after Morgan Moses left in free agency to sign with the rival Patriots.—
Antwan Staley,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2025 -
Fast evaluation Banks may feel like an underwhelming pick given the glaring need at QB.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The team will meet No. 1 seed Northwestern (14-2), which enjoyed a bye. O’Brien, an All-Big Ten first-team selection, was spectacular, accumulating 10 caused turnovers and eight ground balls — both career highs.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Apr. 2025
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Peak viewing will be after midnight, when observers should expect 10–20 meteors per hour — with a few spectacular fireballs possible. 5.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Set against the tumultuous cultural backdrop of Brazil, the album’s florid, psychedelic soul chronicles the relationship between a darker-skinned Black man and a lighter-skinned Black woman.—
Todd Gilchrist,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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In its first two episodes, The Studio doesn’t (yet) have the ear for florid profanity that Veep did.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2025
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By all accounts, Woodson is a really bright football player.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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This recipe skips the mayo and ops for a tangy vinaigrette to keep it light and bright.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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But circuits aren’t remembered because of launch parties or fancy names.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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If not him, who do you fancy to start at right-back? Taylor: This is the one area where Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo definitely has a few stock phrases.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The paintings of John Sloan emanate a similar energy, his famous Village nightscape balancing the weight of the brownstones against the lurid glow of electricity.—
Russell Shorto,
Air Mail,
5 Apr. 2025
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This clever, focus-shifting structure allows showrunners Robbins and Sarah Sutherland to dramatize the most lurid, horror-movie aspects of the story without appearing to endorse one version over another.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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The party scenes are tawdry, with flappers frenetically jiggling, their underwear peeking out and soused guests making spectacles of themselves.—
Danielle Teller,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Yet perverting that good news story into some tawdry political gain cheapens SpaceX, NASA, and Wilmore and Williams.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
18 Mar. 2025
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Also, the uniform requirement — Hoka or ON sneakers, Lululemon tank, pants or leggings, or a snazzy blazer — is a bit much.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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The primary suite comes complete with two closets, along with a luxe bath containing dual vanities, a snazzy soaking tub, and a glassy shower.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Overbright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overbright. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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