New Year's resolution
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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
The Booked Babes was founded more than two years ago at a holiday party as a New Year’s resolution to read more and forge new friendships.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 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
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
All the same, my New Year’s resolution was to find my way home, no matter what.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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