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Walker often plays professional women forced to button down their emotions more than occasionally, in part because the struggle not to cry is considered more powerful, and interesting to watch, than the tears themselves.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
It’s very fitness-oriented—the AI-generated daily summary makes activity recommendations based on your metrics and offers a big workout “COMMIT” button as motivation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
“It’s not only targeting bad dealers but sending a message to the entire industry: button up,” Josh Scharff, general counsel of Brady United, told me.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
Though it might be time to consider hitting the pause button on stocks.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Charlie was bright as a button because his hand kept him out of the field.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"
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Sewing Away
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Unit 16
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