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This lose-lose analogy aptly describes Florida’s predicament now that President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis are clashing over who should be our next governor.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Rabo De Galo This classic, Brazilian cocktail is herbaceous—aptly playing into the current popularity of bitter and bittersweet liqueurs and aperitifs, such as amaro, vermouth and botanical spirits.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The two-pronged, roller ball design feels soothing—relieving facial tension and aptly sculpts my jaw.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
What quaintly once was considered Super Bowl Media Day now is more aptly known as Super Bowl Opening Night.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2025
Rabo De Galo This classic, Brazilian cocktail is herbaceous—aptly playing into the current popularity of bitter and bittersweet liqueurs and aperitifs, such as amaro, vermouth and botanical spirits.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The two-pronged, roller ball design feels soothing—relieving facial tension and aptly sculpts my jaw.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
What quaintly once was considered Super Bowl Media Day now is more aptly known as Super Bowl Opening Night.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Aptly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aptly. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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