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Hurricanes did flood the region in late summer 2024, but before that, the Carolinas were experiencing a flash drought.—
Lauren Lowman,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025 -
In recent days, the page has been flooded with stories and comments from foreign service officers detailing how recent events have uprooted their lives.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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California firefighters Rains continue to wet down the state, with more on tap, as a bipartisan group of senators in Sacramento introduces legislation to do away with seasonal staffing and keep CalFire fire stations fully staffed year round.—
Bay Area News Group,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Once established, the plants shouldn’t need much water, but the crossing will have an irrigation system installed that can be activated to wet down the crossing in the event of a wildfire.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Oct. 2024
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Like a spa day for high-end fabric, the pieces are brushed, steamed and misted back to life.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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Or mist the rug with a cleaning solution (sometimes solvent-based), work it in with a soft brush or pad, then rub it off with a towel (the homeowner option) or a buffer fitted with a bonnet (the pro version).—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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It’s been rising and falling ever since, but has yet to disappear entirely outside of the top 40—except for a short stay around the Christmas holiday when the ranking was inundated with seasonal tunes.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Spokane area in eastern Washington was inundated with 3 to 6 inches of rain this weekend, washing out roads.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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After being deluged with 14 inches of rain over three days, which was far more than the soil could absorb, the city saw just 0.03 inch in the entire month of October.—
Ned Kleiner,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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Yale management expert Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, who runs an annual summit called the Chief Executive Leadership Institute, told the NYT he has been deluged with calls about safety at the next edition of his event this month.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
6 Dec. 2024
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Either way, enjoy a side of potatoes cooked in red-tinged chorizo fat and shower each bite with a squeeze of fresh lime.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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Even Nickel Boys, which is easily one of the most radical movies of the past few decades, resembles a certain type of prestige pic that tends to get showered with gold during awards seasons, at least on paper.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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How To Clean White Kitchen Cabinets With Vinegar And Baking Soda Stuck-on grease and stains can be removed with a baking soda paste by following these steps: Pour a small amount of baking soda into a bowl and just enough vinegar to moisten it.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
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Stir in the lemon peel, lemon juice, salt, and enough of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Feb. 2025
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Break the fast with a quick energy hitter like dates, fruits, and a protein source like chicken, and hydrate before and during the workout.—
Devinder Bains,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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It’s designed to deeply hydrate your skin, creating a healthy glow.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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