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Not everyone was happy with the new format and there were complaints that a serious, and sometimes emotionally draining sequence, was followed by a quirky item on, for example, rude-looking vegetables.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Ventura County’s bomb squad warned if anyone comes across an item that looks like a bomb or other piece of military equipment, they should leave the item in place, evacuate the area and call 911.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
The proposal -- echoing the restaurant shorthand "86" for an item that is off the menu -- pits zealous reformers against vested interests, with an electorate knowing little about the issue.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
The most volatile grocery item, however, can be found in the refrigerated dairy section: eggs.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
“What item was it you were at, Wemmick, when Mr. Pip came in?”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
It regularly attracted 20 million viewers for its mixture of serious consumer investigations and light-hearted items.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
On Wednesday, the app known for delivering meals from pizza to lo mein said it was adding more clothing, shoes and other items to its lineup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The retailer said this week it would cut prices on nearly 2,000 items related to home, apparel, and accessories.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Her client, Norwegian Ellen Wahlström, said visitors were fortunate - they would only have to leave some of their items behind, while locals risked losing their houses and land.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
“Or crystal globe?” she went on, thinking of the items they did have.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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