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What to watch: Senate Democrats are salivating at the chance to create fireworks and exploit divisions at the blockbuster confirmation hearings, which begin with Hegseth on Jan. 14.
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Zachary Basu, Axios, 12 Jan. 2025
Many fans of the toaster pastries likely salivated over recent news of Pop-Tart's collaboration with Krispy Kreme.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Other actresses might salivate when handed a two-page monologue, but Saldaña panics.
—Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
The fan-favorite will cost you $4.99 each and the BK Melt line-up includes three salivating flavors.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Zachary Basu, Axios, 12 Jan. 2025
Many fans of the toaster pastries likely salivated over recent news of Pop-Tart's collaboration with Krispy Kreme.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Other actresses might salivate when handed a two-page monologue, but Saldaña panics.
—Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
The fan-favorite will cost you $4.99 each and the BK Melt line-up includes three salivating flavors.
—Gil MacIas, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Salivate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/salivate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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