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Welcome to the strange world of cold-water swimming, in which the perfect body is nothing like what you’ll see in an Athleta catalog.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
The pair said they are hoping for the kind of relaxed weekend in nature—eating hot dogs, floating in a nearby lake—that looks nothing like the major 250th anniversary celebrations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026
“I’m not saying this is groundbreaking and nothing like L.A.’s ever seen before, but I do know that there are people who have been waiting for this to happen.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
Because, yes, there is nothing like your first World Cup, but there's also nothing like the first World Cup you enjoy with your kid.
From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026
Her shoulders drooped, and she seemed to fold into herself, nothing like the woman who usually strutted around the kitchen.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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