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After tricking her way into her dream job, Liza discovers that disguising herself as a millennial and keeping her two lives separate is a job in and of itself.—
Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recall his central role in tricking immigrants in Texas to fly to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts with empty promises of jobs.— Howard L. Simon, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
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However, when applied as a top dressing to existing peony beds, compost is usually not enough to fix any phosphorus or potassium deficiencies.— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
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Queen Mary wore another dark blue outfit to the confirmation of her twin children on Saturday, dressing to respect her father's recent death but skipping the traditional black dress associated with mourning.— Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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With its overwhelming mandate, Fidesz set to work reshaping Hungary by unilaterally writing a new constitution, re-rigging the electoral system and stacking the courts.— Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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The hardest part will be rigging your soft plastic straight and weedless on the hook.— Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Overdressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/overdressing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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