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In “Trap Door” he sings about “a trap door in your heart and a button on your desk well-worn from being pressed.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Though it might be time to consider hitting the pause button on stocks.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Accessorizing the lock box was a button with bold white lettering screaming at me to “PUSH FOR ASSISTANCE.”
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Even the magic button that summons Diet Cokes to the Oval Office reappeared on the Resolute Desk last January, much to the irritation of the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Llewelyn straightened, lifting his button nose to the air like he couldn’t stand the smell or sight of Danny.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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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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