New Year's resolution
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New Year's resolutions
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This year, Rachel Tabacnic made a New Year’s resolution to date more, but under one condition: that she doesn’t have to drive too far.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
For people who committed to an unprocessed food diet as a New Year's resolution, research suggests the change may guide food choices in a surprising way.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 5, 2026
In one poll, the top New Year’s resolution for 2026 is exercising more.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026
But after making a New Year’s resolution to log every single one of her credit card swipes, she realized a considerable portion of her paycheck was going to “junk.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
She made a New Year’s resolution to finish her book by summertime.
From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie
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