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There’s no shortage of cabinet storage or counter space, and a pass-through window connects the room to an outdoor patio, making hosting and cleanup a breeze.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
She said it was "call to action" for everyone who managed and delivered services with people in the area feeling "distant from decision making".
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Until then, the Kings may continue making an unwanted kind of history; they haven’t opened a season with four straight losses this century.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
That movie starring Jesse Eisenberg centered on Mark Zuckerberg, a student who struggled socially and eventually created his own online ecosystem for making friends -- what would become Facebook.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
None of that is true, but what’s the sense in making her worry?
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
A unit that featured edge rushers Myles Garrett and Byron Young and linemen Kobie Turner and Braden Fiske seemingly had all the makings of an elite group.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Serve it with warm corn tortillas, diced onion, cilantro and a flavorful salsa, and you have the makings of an outdoor taco night that largely takes care of itself.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
"We realised we had a drummer and a few different players. Once we started meeting regularly, we realised we had the makings of a band."
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Uwe Boll’s latest film “Citizen Vigilante” had all the makings of a flop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
“Clever Cassiopeia! She will have the makings of an excellent governess someday.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
