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The tires also contain a sound-deadening foam that contributes to the Optiq’s quiet cabin.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025 -
Here was an invention no one had asked for, that promised to upend perfectly good industries while further deadening the American intellect and locking in place the political biases of post-Covid Biden-crats.—
Caroline Downey,
National Review,
27 Mar. 2025
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An iron deficiency may lead to nail changes such as softening and weakness.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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Its intensely moisturizing formula features amino acids that make up the protein keratin (which is key for maintaining your hair’s structure and strength) and hair-softening plant extracts.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
23 Dec. 2024
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Notably, recent economic indicators mark the first contraction in consumer spending in two years, sending ripples throughout the airline industry and dampening investor sentiment.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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There are new fears about an outbreak of red tide dampening the winter tourism season.—
Jennifer Reed,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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This concept is known as modulating radial forces.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2025
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Their contractile force was regulated by modulating the applied voltage.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
15 Mar. 2025
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Harvard research indicates that adopting five healthy habits—maintaining a nutritious diet, engaging in regular physical activity, keeping a healthy body weight, not smoking and moderating alcohol intake—can help extend life expectancies.—
Alana Sandel,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The moderating cost of other services also brought consumers some relief.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Despite climbing home prices, mortgage rates have recently reported weeks of declines and inventory is growing in many parts of the country, alleviating the shortage of homes and forcing sellers to slash prices to attract still-cautious buyers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But aside from a desire for revenge against Israel and remaining the primary power broker in Gaza, Hamas has consistently struggled to articulate an achievable long-term strategy for alleviating the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.—
Mkhaimar Abusada,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Obtunding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtunding. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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