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In the meantime, the researchers are adding bells and whistles to Harrell’s device, such as prosody—inflections in pitch and rhythm—and the ability to sing.
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Ingrid Wickelgren, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2024
Simple things In addition to those who can’t afford them, there are renters who simply don’t want or need all the bells and whistles.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
And, rendered entirely in black but for the wood floor, the adjoining kitchen makes an equally bold and minimalist sculptural statement even as it is equipped with all the culinary bells and whistles an amateur or professional chef might need.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
Before adding bells and whistles, remember that closet doors function to conceal storage and should usually be opaque, says interior designer Susan Yeley, creative director and owner at Susan Yeley Homes.
—Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2024
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Ingrid Wickelgren, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2024
Simple things In addition to those who can’t afford them, there are renters who simply don’t want or need all the bells and whistles.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
And, rendered entirely in black but for the wood floor, the adjoining kitchen makes an equally bold and minimalist sculptural statement even as it is equipped with all the culinary bells and whistles an amateur or professional chef might need.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2024
Before adding bells and whistles, remember that closet doors function to conceal storage and should usually be opaque, says interior designer Susan Yeley, creative director and owner at Susan Yeley Homes.
—Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Bells and whistles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bells%20and%20whistles. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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