Diamond, a native of Ontario, Canada, said with a smile the air felt "refreshing" during early workouts before the game.

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In east L.A., downtown, the beach enclaves and little neighborhoods between the biggies, a refreshing air of sophistication, individualism and artistry is co-mingling with Cali-cool.

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When doing a long trip by air, it is always refreshing to walk around and get some fresh air, as opposed to sitting in the terminal.

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"High-speed rail has three advantages over air travel, " Si Xianmin is reported to have said with refreshing frankness.

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Incredibly refreshing ocean breezes blow through the newly renovated, open-air lobby.

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Real stars, including Sean Penn and a Moses-bearded Bruce Willis, play versions of themselves, which adds lightly to the air of authenticity, yet the overall atmosphere is too thin and stale to be refreshing.

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In the open-air cafes on a warm summer's evening, Bulgarians are sipping their own cooling drinks and refreshing cocktails.

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