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Nothing seems as appealing as my soft and stretchy pajama bottoms — but maybe, just maybe, Scarlett Johansson’s mega-voluminous pants are the exception.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025 -
And the shareholders’ dispute, for now, doesn’t seem to bode well for increasing the player payroll.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Hamas has denied the allegations, accusing Israel's prime minister of looking for excuses to back out of the deal.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Her jeans elevated the entire outfit, turning her loungewear look into a polished getup without sacrificing comfort.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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However, Girma’s deal feels different and bigger than all of those, as the key to the USWNT defense signed a long-term deal with Chelsea, signaling a new level of ambition.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
28 Jan. 2025
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Boston was among those rattled, with residents form Beacon Hill to Roslindale feeling the shake, Axios Boston reported.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The National Weather Service is sounding the alarm about the potential for a winter storm in the Deep South this week.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Playing Caribbean sounds with Jamaica’s pioneering Studio One record label by the age of 14, Alexander later migrated to the U.S., sharpened his musical skills, and became a global jazz star.—
Jared Mccallister,
New York Daily News,
18 Jan. 2025
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