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oblations

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Swim goggles worn by pro athletes in winning locker rooms carry logos for celebratory libations like Moët & Chandon or Michelob Ultra.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Incense and the smell of libations (ceremonial liquids) added yet another sensory dimension.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026

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Lee uses the image as a metaphor for fatherhood and the sacrifices parents make for their children.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Unlike her opponent, Roy grew up comfortably in Monrovia, largely shielded from the sacrifices her family made to afford her an elite education.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

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Family-friendly activities like face-painting, sugar skull workshops, and wellness offerings from community partners such as the Children’s Institute.

— Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
So far, it's been chipping away at that objective one to four people at a time, with modestly sized offerings for tree and ground.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

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