Only Alain seems eager to ignore the disinformation and embrace this Potemkin village as the real deal (except when his eyes show a gathering concern).
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Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
But his proudest accomplishments amount to little more than a progressive Potemkin village.
Critics have long contended that the position amounted to little more than a fig leaf, albeit one that still managed to occupy a few seats at the national policy-making table.
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Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
Trump’s cryptocurrency ventures are nothing more than a fig leaf for pay offs from foreign nationals.
The challenge was depositing a uniform layer of gold on a curved shield.
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Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
The shell is made of ultra-durable and scratch-resistant polycarbonate that keeps the suitcase light (just over six pounds) despite providing a tough shield for your belongings.
Even something as basic as adding more RAM can involve specialized tools or a trip to a repair shop, if the option is even available at all.
Repairs for these types of computers can be costly
When something goes wrong — like the screen failing — your entire computer is down until it’s fixed.
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Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
The player bet $250, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.
Other key features include a Sonos surround system and Lutron automatic blinds throughout, plus raised garden beds set alongside an irrigated yard and plants.
—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
In the early-dinner hours, before nightfall, white slashes of sunlight slip through cracks in the horizontal blinds and play through the dusky interior like a laser show.
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