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fixtures

noun

plural of fixture

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a person who has long been associated with a place or activity has been a fixture in the Republican Party for the last 30 years

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Recent Examples of fixtures Multiple light fixtures in main prep area lacking protective shielding. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 The double-height lobby is small but welcoming, and the two circular light fixtures that float in the upper regions of the space are a jaunty accent to the more staid expression of the building. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 The design blends midcentury lines with Art Deco accents—think brass fixtures, rich wood, and clean silhouettes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 He’s spent months obsessing over the details—the light fixtures, the perfect shade of red paint—all in service of getting his latest restaurant just right. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Collin and his siblings — Mady and Cara, now 26, and Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Leah, and Joel, now 22 — were TLC fixtures for years. — Entertainment Weekly, 16 Oct. 2026 Before its condo conversion, the 1912 doorman building, with its unique bell tower, had been a commercial showroom, primarily for light fixtures. — Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Since the three Republicans on the Commissioners Court began to redistrict commissioners precincts in April 2025, more residents have become fixtures at the government meetings. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026 The group became fixtures on London’s burgeoning pub-rock circuit, mixing rock, R&B and rockabilly at pubs, clubs and squat benefits around the city. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026

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Research expenditure at higher education institutions rose 11%, to approximately $48 billion.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Coming in 2030 will be a proud fusion of iconic Kansas City brands and institutions, enabled by a partnership with Hallmark that starts with razing its headquarters to accommodate the stadium district footprint.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

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Designed by French icons Jean Nouvel and the late Thierry Despont, the property soars 1,050 feet over bustling Midtown Manhattan and the Museum of Modern Art.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
The relationship between Chanel and film first started when Gabrielle Chanel travelled to Hollywood in 1930 to dress the leading actresses of the era and transformed them into style icons.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026

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