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Everyone sees just the antics on the sideline, but that dude is just an all-around, great coach. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2025 That doesn’t even mention Coffey’s 11-for-12 shooting from the free throw line in the second half to never let Taconic back within a seven-point deficit, nor Will Bostrom’s all-around play on both ends. Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 12 Mar. 2025 This solid, portable sprayer does an excellent all-around job for most gardeners without too big of a lawn. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025 Amazon reviewers praise the V11 as a good all-around machine that can handle just about any kind of major or minor cleanup, with superior battery life compared to the competitors. Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for all around
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  • Their presence in Maine’s waters suggests a healthy marine environment, which could be beneficial for the overall ecosystem.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Episode 6’s revelations put the viewer very much in Chloe (Charlotte Le Bon) and Chelsea’s (Aimee Lou Wood) POV, assessing the brothers’ overall dynamic with morbid fascination.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2025
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  • The company positions the G1 as a versatile machine capable of handling challenging, repetitive tasks across various settings, including homes, factories and hospitals.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Amazon’s fashion section is packed with versatile spring maxi dresses, including breezy styles with gorgeous florals, timeless silhouettes, dramatic sleeves, and tiered skirts.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025
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  • Listen to this article The new NFL year officially began at 3 p.m. Wednesday, and the negotiating window for unrestricted free agents opened at 11 a.m. Monday.
    Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Well, the team still has several unrestricted free agents available on the open market.
    Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
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  • The governor, a Greenwich Democrat and fiscal moderate, also has had both education and general government aid in his crosshairs in recent years, CCM charges.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Last season, the Royals inducted Jackson alongside former general managers Cedric Tallis and John Schuerholz.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025

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