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The most obvious question those holding or thinking of picking up tickets for future shows might be asking is whether Ann could still deliver some of the most demanding wailing in the rock ‘n’ roll canon at age 74, with or without the recent issues.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
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While lapidary work involves precise and sometimes physically demanding tasks, the CEYLONS female gem-cutting program aims to banish any and all misconceptions that such labor is unsuitable for women.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Sony’s bullishness on anime is backed by an international surge of interest in Japanese pop culture — and anime in particular.—
Patrick Brzeski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Bruins’ biggest weapon is 6-foot-7 center Lauren Betts, and though there are some particular matchups (both against her and ones that spread the floor) that could challenge UCLA, the Bruins won’t be seeing any of those before Tampa.—
Chantel Jennings,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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Again, there is a little bit of selective presentation in this pronouncement, as Ulbrich didn’t acknowledge that this pushback comes from the new intent of modern machine learning, which — to a certain extent — is to replace actors by training AI on past work.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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The brand employs selective harvesting practices, for example, rotating agave plots to prevent soil depletion and enhance regrowth cycles.—
Mr. Sancho Pancho Contributor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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For the discriminating listener, the thousands spent outfitting a vehicle with a top-of-the-line amplifier, speakers, and subwoofers are all for naught if the source signal is a low-quality MP3 or Advanced Audio Coding music file.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Oct. 2010
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If the United States is upset with a country over its human rights abuses, for example, reducing or even cutting off economic and diplomatic ties as punishment risks ceding influence to a less discriminating China.—
Oriana Skylar Mastro,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Dec. 2018
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Modernized guestrooms with a quasi Victorian feel While the Del’s public spaces and façade required fastidious attention to the hotel’s historic heritage, that’s not so much a priority when updating the décor of the Victorian’s guestrooms, said Marshall.—
Lori Weisberg,
The Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Several years ago, a pair of fastidious geographers attempted to conduct a census of islands, putting the global total at 5,675, if by island one means a body of land, larger than ten square kilometers but smaller than a continent, encircled by water.—
Donovan Hohn,
Harper's Magazine,
2 July 2024
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For the two musical interludes, Gaga was at her most exacting and confrontational.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ko enters this week with 22 victories and as only the 25th player to earn the requisite 27 points in arguably the most exacting Hall of Fame qualification system in sports.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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Sure, a comfy booth and a great kids’ menu may be enough to keep picky eaters pleased.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2025
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Walsh’s shot deflected in off an SI defender, but at that point in the game, Mitty wasn’t picky.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
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One is a dog, one is a daintier version of Reynolds himself, one is a Lady Deadpool, and another is emblazoned with the green colors and red dragon of the Welsh flag.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
29 July 2024
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This Diamond Initial Necklace from Sarah O is dainty, beautiful, sparkly, and pairs super well with other pieces.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
10 Jan. 2024
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“Overdemanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdemanding. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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