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Things looked brighter just four years ago, before the primary care expansion, as Walgreens emerged from the pandemic, buoyed in part by its key role in providing COVID vaccinations for Americans yearning to emerge from lockdown isolation.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Bar One promises a bold and inspired experience that Uptown has yearned for and has never before seen, however most definitely deserves.
—Bar One Lounge, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
And amid the return of vintage decor trends, people are yearning for the comfort that nostalgic '90s design brings to the heart of the home, because many of the decade's classic kitchen details are back in style.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
People choose to make mid-life career changes for many reasons:
Seeking Greater Fulfillment: After decades in a particular field, many professionals yearn for work that provides deeper meaning and satisfaction.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Bar One promises a bold and inspired experience that Uptown has yearned for and has never before seen, however most definitely deserves.
—Bar One Lounge, Charlotte Observer, 11 Feb. 2025
And amid the return of vintage decor trends, people are yearning for the comfort that nostalgic '90s design brings to the heart of the home, because many of the decade's classic kitchen details are back in style.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
People choose to make mid-life career changes for many reasons:
Seeking Greater Fulfillment: After decades in a particular field, many professionals yearn for work that provides deeper meaning and satisfaction.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Yearn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/yearn. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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