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But, of course, the race tightened in the final days and Clinton went on to lose that election.
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Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2024
To put it plainly, yes — this tightening cream is worth it, and all three of us are excited to keep using it and seeing our skin look better with time.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
The trends have led to budget tightening across the genre.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
School districts across Massachusetts are tightening cellphone restrictions this year, some with help from state officials.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
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Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2024
To put it plainly, yes — this tightening cream is worth it, and all three of us are excited to keep using it and seeing our skin look better with time.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024
The trends have led to budget tightening across the genre.
—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2024
School districts across Massachusetts are tightening cellphone restrictions this year, some with help from state officials.
—Steph Solis, Axios, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Tighten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tighten. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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