Suffice it to say, 2018 has kinda been a rough year for America, and this Fourth of July is the perfect time to take a moment to regroup—whether it involves heading out to the lake for a few days, plotting your next activism move, shopping those incredible Fourth of July beauty sales, planning your festive mani, or spending time with friends and family. Although quite a few celebrities were caught up in Paris Couture Week (oh, the life), others took a break from jam-packed shooting schedules, campaigns, and other work for plans that were both incredibly extra (BRB, flying back from the City of Lights) and completely low-key (Gigi, those hot dogs honestly look delicious).
Scroll through the Instagrams below to see what your favorite celebrities, from Karlie Kloss to Demi Lovato, got up to over the Fourth of July, from chic adventures abroad to just chilling at home by kicking back in a rocking chair.
Sarah Michelle Gellar is throwing it back to “Brexit 1776.”
Jessica Alba is in “vacay mode” and honestly, same.
Britney Spears was here for the holiday.
Lea Michele coordinated her swimwear.
Kate Hudson waved a flag.
Alessandra Ambrosio wore the star with stripes.
Reese Witherspoon had the world’s most organized packing sesh.
Gigi Hadid had a delicious-looking barbecue.
Lily Aldridge looked coordinated and cool.
Kris Jenner was patriotically proud of her daughter.
Lily Collins went rockabilly.
Karlie Kloss bid au revoir to Paris.
Demi Lovato looked, um, hot in a one-piece.
Emily Ratajkowski brushed her teeth.
Gal Gadot celebrated with an inflatable slide.
Evan Rachel Wood relived a Nashville performance and hung out in a rocking chair.
Fourth of July is almost here, and there’s only one cure for the temperatures that’ve descended on the country this week: air conditioning. If you’re lucky enough to have time off work, that means making the most of vacation by staying cool, soaking up a new show, reading a good book, and—because the deals this year are legit—online shopping. We rounded up the best 4th of July beauty sales for you to peruse, ideally with an iced beverage in hand. Stay tuned as we continue to add more sales to the list as they’re announced.
bareMinerals: Put together your own 3-piece skin care set for $75, with your pick of a full-size cleanser and full-size moisturizer, along with the brand’s SKINLONGEVITY serum (a trio that typically clocks in at $126). If your medicine cabinet’s full-up on skin care but could still use some beauty love, the brand’s also offering free shipping on all orders.
boscia: The line has some of the most fun, actually-does-something skin care products out there, and from July 1 to July 5, you can take a discount of 20 percent off your entire purchase.
Captain Blankenship: Make the week’s beachy (or sweaty) waves last, and stock up on the brand’s haircare with the code “BEACHYWAVES”. The code takes 25 percent off, and runs from June 30 to midnight EST on July 8.
David Pirrotta: From June 30 to July 4, get a 40 percent discount on the website’s stocked brands. We’re looking at pricey faves like David Mallett, Grown Alchemist, Lebon, and Sachajuan, newly affordable with the code “THE4TH”.
dr. brandt: Get 30 percent off site-wide with the promo code “HAPPY4TH”.
Glow Recipe: A free, full-size, usually $32 Make P:rem Capsule Sun Gel is coming your way with any purchase over $100; just order between July 4 and July 8.
Harper + Ari: The brand’s exfoliating sugar cubes are much-loved for the soft, smooth skin they leave behind. Get 20 percent off on the cubes with the promo code “JULY”. The offer runs through July 7.
Josie Maran: The naturals-loving beauty brand is offering 15 percent off everything on its website from June 28 to July 4, so gather round—its Vitality foundation is a moisturizing hero.
Lavido: Now through July 8 at midnight, the brand is offering 20 percent off sitewide with the code “LAVIDO4TH”. Outside of already reduced gift sets, everything’s on sale for the taking.
Make Up For Ever: Beginning in-store July 1 and hitting online July 2, the brand is lopping 15 percent off of purchases of $75 or more, and 20 percent off $100 or more. The sale ends July 7, no promo code required.
Missha: Soko Glam is in the midst of a sale on hugely popular K-beauty brand Missha, which runs until July 9. Take 30 percent off products including the brand’s best-selling Time Revolution First Treatment Essence and Mild Essence Sun Milk, with the code “YAYMISSHA”. The earlier the better—Soko Glam cautions that favorites are selling out fast.
One Love Organics: From now until July 7, get a free Easy Does It Foaming Cleanser mini with any purchase of $45 or more.
PHYTO: Get some bang for your buck on the brand’s gorgeously packaged, thoughtful formulas. It’s offering 40 percent off the entire website, from July 1 to July 5.
Practk: Running from 8 A.M. on July 2 through July 6 at 7:59 A.M. EST, Sigma Beauty’s sister brand, Practk, is offering a Blue Power Blender + Blue Palmat bundle for $15.
Rebels Refinery: Bring some new life into your bathroom with the Brooklyn-hip line of hair, face, and body products—the packaging is both cute and cool. From July 1 until midnight on the 4th, use promo code “INDEPENDENCE” for 25 percent off everything.
The Seaweed Bath Co.: From July 3 through July 8, take 20 percent off sitewide on the brand’s sustainable skin and hair care products with the code “FIREWORK”.
Sephora: While the beauty giant isn’t having an official 4th of July sale, its Weekly Wow deals series this week is nothing to balk at. From now until July 4, get discounts on select products from Benefit Cosmetics, T3, and more.
Sigma Beauty: From midnight CDT on July 4 through midnight on July 5, get $10 off purchases of $50, $20 off purchases of $75, and $30 off purchases of $100.
Tropic Isle Living: Shop the indie beauty brand from July 2 to July 6, and get 25 percent off site-wide—no promo code necessary.
True Moringa: A double-hitter: From July 1 through July 6, get 20 percent off purchases and free shipping with the code “JULY4”. As a bonus, know your legacy will live on, because the brand is planting a moringa tree in the name of each customer.
Ulta Beauty: Ready your credit card, because this one’s big. Ulta is hosting a sale of up to 60 percent off that runs now through July 4. Our editors whittled down the picks you should definitely consider.
W3LL PEOPLE The green beauty brand is offering 10 percent off and free shipping from now until July 31 in celebration of its 10th anniversary.
If you thought you were done with summer shopping after Memorial Day weekend, think again: To celebrate the 4th of July (and summer’s just-about-halfway mark), brands are slashing their prices and offering deals on of-the-moment items you can’t miss. Whether you need a break from grilling or want to pick up a last-minute outfit for your local fireworks display, carve out some time to peruse all the best sales happening this holiday weekend. From Aritzia to Opening Ceremony, there are huge discounts on sundresses, sandals, denim, and more—pretty much everything you could ever want to round out your wardrobe.
Ahead, check out all the 4th of July sales worth shopping this year.
3×1 Get ahead of fall denim with 25 percent off on-sale jeans at 3×1—use code “HAPPY4TH” through midnight on Wednesday, July 4, to access the deal.
A Peace Treaty Items from A Peace Treaty’s Resort 2018 collection—including crop tops, caftans, and scarves—are 40 percent off beginning Friday, June 29.
Abercrombie & Fitch Everything at Abercrombie & Fitch is between 40 percent and 60 percent off until Wednesday, July 4—plus, on the actual 4th of July, all products will be an extra 15 percent off.
AG AG’s big semi-annual sale includes denim, shorts, tops, and more at up to 40 percent off through the 4th of July holiday.
Andre Assous Score some new sandals at Andre Assous’ sale: Select luxury footwear styles are 40 percent off until Sunday, July 8.
Ann Taylor Ann Taylor’s 4th of July Sale is too big to miss: For Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4, you’ll score an extra 60 percent off sale styles, plus 40 percent off full-price styles, in-stores and online.
Aritzia Aritzia’s in-store and online blowout offers discounts of up to 50 percent off until Sunday, August 19—so, there’s really no excuse to miss this sale.
Banana Republic You may be thinking of sundresses, but now’s the time to stock up on workwear: Sale items at Banana Republic are an extra 50 percent off for the holiday.
BaubleBar Sale jewelry items at BaubleBar are an extra 20 percent off through Wednesday, July 4.
BCBG From Tuesday, July 3 until Sunday, July 8, take 40 percent of full-priced and on-sale items.
Beach Bunny Swimwear Stock up on swimwear during Beach Bunny’s enormous sale, which runs through Wednesday, July 4: New on-sale suits will be up to 60 percent off, while previously marked-down items will be discounted even further.
Beyond Yoga All activewear at Beyond Yoga is 30 percent off—even sale items!
BLANKNYC Enter code “YES30” for 30 percent off the entire store until Thursday, July 5.
Bloomingdale’s Look out for items marked “Deal Reveal” on Bloomingdale’s website: You’ll get an extra 20, 30, or 40 percent off sale and clearance products with this label. Note: You’ll need to sign up for Bloomingdale’s emails for access to the sale’s checkout code.
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AQUA Rainbow Beaded Loop Drop Earring, $98 $49, Bloomingdale’s
Calzedonia Select Calzedonia styles are 50 percent off until Wednesday, July 4.
Carbon38 Sale on sale? You can’t beat that. Carbon38 is offering an extra 30 percent off its marked-down items with code “EXTRA30.”
Charles & Colvard Jewelry at Charles & Colvard will be 15 percent off sitewide until Wednesday, July 4—and nope, you don’t need a code.
Charlotte Simone Throughout the month of July, score up to 50 percent off fluffy goods from Charlotte Simone.
Charlotte Stone Spring 2018 styles from Charlotte Stone are up to 60 percent off until they sell out.
Chico’s Enter code “73284” for 50 percent off your entire Chico’s purchase. Sale starts at 6 P.M. EST on Tuesday, July 3, and ends at midnight on Wednesday, July 4.
Clare V. Select accessories at Clare V. are 30 percent off in its end-of-season sale starting Thursday, July 5.
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Clare V. Circle Wallet Clutch With Webbing Wristlet, $239 $167.30, Clare V.
Cole Haan Shoes, bags, and outerwear at Cole Haan will be 40 percent off until Friday, July 6. (So basically, the entire store is on sale.)
Cotton On Select items at Cotton On will be 30 percent off, but only on Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4. Grab that discount while it lasts.
Dear Frances Chic shoe styles from Dear Frances are 20 percent off sitewide with code “4TH20.” Nab your perfect pair before end of day on Wednesday, July 4.
Dr. Scholl’s Shoes Until Wednesday, July 4, you’ll get 20 percent off sitewide and free shipping on Dr. Scholl’s shoes, excluding full-price products.
Draper James Already on-sale styles at Draper James will be an additional 25 percent off from Sunday, July 1 until Thursday, July 5—just enter code “FIREWORK” at checkout.
ELEVEN SIX Use code “ENJOYANEXTRA20%OFF” for—you guessed it—20 percent off at ELEVEN SIX (including sale items) until Wednesday, July 4.
Express: At Express, some styles are BOGO for $19.90, while others are BOGO at $9.90 on the 4th of July. Then, clearance items will be an additional 40 percent off.
Five and Two Jewelry Revamp your jewelry collection with 20 percent off sitewide and an extra 40 percent off sale at Five and Two Jewelry from Wednesday, July 4 until Sunday, July 8.
Heidi Klein Beachwear of all sorts will be up to 70 percent off online and in-stores at Heidi Klein.
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Heidi Klein Aqua Capri Scallop Padded Triangle Bikini, $279.88 $195.90, Heidi Klein
Helena Quinn Select poolside styles from Helena Quinn are 25 percent off; then, there’s 30 percent off the brand’s signature sheer pool robes. Take advantage until Friday, July 6 with code “HQ4TH.”
Hollister Co. Hollister Co.’s ongoing summer sale offers up to 50 percent off storewide. Through Wednesday, July 4, Club Cali rewards program members can earn an extra 20 percent off their entire purchase. Hang around until Thursday, July 5, and all clearance items are up to 70 percent off for all customers.
Intimissimi Select women’s intimates and sleepwear styles are 50 percent off until Wednesday, July 4.
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Intimissimi Silk Shorts With Contrast Trim, $59 $29.50, Intimissimi
Joe’s Jeans With code “JULY30,” you’ll get access to two great denim sales until Wednesday, July 4—30 percent off select full price items and an additional 30 percent off sale items.
J.W. Hulme Co. Pack for your next summer adventure with leather goods from J.W. Hulme Co., where select end-of-season styles are up to 30 percent off.
KAMPERETT KAMPERETT’s statement apparel is 25 percent off sitewide with code “HAPPY4JULY.” The deal will last an entire week, from Monday, July 2 until Sunday, July 8.
KEDS Expand your sneaker collection even further with KEDS’ ongoing sale: Until Sunday, July 8, enter code “SALEONSALE” for an extra 20 percent off sale.
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KEDS x Rifle Paper Co. Anchor Slip On Paper Palms, $70 $43.97, KEDS
KENDALL + KYLIE Get ready for major savings at the Jenner sisters’ site from Monday, July 2 until Wednesday, July 4: Everything is 70 percent off with code “70PERCENTJULY4”, while Warehouse styles are an additional 15 percent off with code “15PERCENTJULY4”.
Kipling Already-reduced backpacks, purses, and more accessories are an extra 25 percent off with code “FIREWORKS.”
Kohl’s Enter code “EXTRA20” for, you guessed it, an extra 20 percent off your purchase from Thursday, July 5 until Sunday, July 8. You’ll also earn $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent through Sunday, July 8.
Kurt Lyle All Kurt Lyle Spring 2018 collection items are 30 percent off with code “SUNNY30” through Thursday, July 5.
LACAUSA From full-price swim to on-sale apparel, every item at LACAUSA is 20 percent off until Wednesday, July 4 with code “SUMMER20.”
LAND of distraction At LAND of distraction, all items are 30 percent off from Wednesday, July 4 until Sunday, July 8.
Lane Bryant Lane Bryant’s deals are all about what’s underneath: Buy two bras, get two free on select styles, plus select underwear styles can be purchased at five for $29.
Lee Jeans All shorts at Lee Jeans are $17.76 (get it?) for the holiday; if longer lengths are more your thing, you can take 20 percent off sitewide—though, there will be some exclusions.
Levi’s Levi’s weeklong summer sale is the perfect time to up your denim collection: Shop from 10 A.M. PST on Tuesday, June 3 until 11:59 P.M. PST on Tuesday, July 10 for an extra 50 percent off sale styles with code “SALE50.”
Lord & Taylor On Wednesday, July 4, enjoy 20 percent off storewide at Lord & Taylor with code “JULY”; make sure to check out the clearance section, too, where select items will be up to 70 percent off.
Loup Enter code “USA20” for 20 percent off sitewide at Loup until Sunday, July 8.
Macy’s Find a new addition for every part of your wardrobe during Macy’s 4th of July Event: Through Sunday, July 8, you’ll receive 40 percent off select women’s shorts, 50 percent off select swim, 40 to 70 percent off select handbags, and 15 to 50 percent off select jewelry.
Maje Maje’s “Summer Looks” are up to 50 percent off, with an additional 20 percent off sale items.
Marimekko Colorful clothing and homegoods from Marimekko’s spring/summer collection are 40 percent off until Wednesday, July 4. On Thursday, the sale gets even bigger—to 50 percent off.
Mavi New denim styles at Mavi are up to half-off until Monday, July 9.
Michael Stars On-sale tees and dresses from Michael Stars are an extra 30 percent off until Monday, July 9.
ModCloth Clearance dresses, swimsuits, and more at Modcloth are up to 40 percent off through Saturday, July 7.
Modern Vice Take your pick of two big discounts on Modern Vice footwear between Tuesday, July 3 and Monday, July 9: Buy two pairs from the “Available Now Collection” for $349, or receive 50 percent off a single purchase from the same collection.
Mr. Larkin With code “SUMMER20,” take an extra 20 percent off sale styles at Mr. Larkin. There’s also a chance to do good with any purchase: 5 percent of all sales will be donated to the ACLU until Sunday, July 8.
Naadam It’s never too early to think about your fall knits—especially when they’re on-sale cashmere. At Naadam, all items are 20 percent off with code “Celebrate” until Thursday, July 5.
Nicholas K Dreamy basics from Nicholas K are up to 60 percent off through Sunday, July 8—just check the sale section to see which items have the extra discount.
NYDJ Barbecue-ready shorts and capris are an additional 25 percent off at NYDJ, no code necessary.
Of a Kind Select items at Of a Kind are 30 percent off until Monday, July 9. No code needed!
Old Navy You can basically replace your entire summer wardrobe at Old Navy’s sale, where everything is up to 60 percent off through Thursday, July 5. Plus, take advantage of its select $2/$4/$6/$8 sale items: $2 flip-flops, $4 tank tops, $6 tees, and $8 dresses.
Opening Ceremony Select on-sale merch from your favorite designers (like Adam Selman, Jacquemus, Miaou and, of course, Opening Ceremony) are an extra 20 percent off with code “JUL20”.
Paige From Tuesday, July 3 through Sunday, July 8, enjoy an additional 20 percent off select sale items with the code “Happy4th2018” at Paige.
Parker Smith Select styles at Parker Smith—from chic black blouses to tuxedo-striped jeans—are up to 50 percent off until Sunday, July 8.
RACHEL Rachel Roy From Tuesday, July 3 until Sunday, July 8, enjoy an extra 30 percent of sale and clearance items at RACHEL Rachel Roy.
Rachel Zoe Collection At Rachel Zoe Collection, you’ll score a huge discount on breezy bohemian summer fare. Select styles are up to 60 percent off.
Rebecca Taylor Wednesday, July 4 is the final day to shop Rebecca Taylor’s big summer sale, where clearance items are an extra 30 percent off with code “JULY30”.
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Rebecca Taylor Hammered Silk Cami, $195 $81.90, Rebecca Taylor
Rhode Resort If your big summer vacation is still a few weeks away, you’re in luck: Resort wear from Rhode Resort is up to 60 percent off, but only on Resort 2018 and Spring/Summer 2018 products.
Saks OFF 5TH Both in-stores and online, you’ll receive a discount of up to 85 percent off with code “HAPPY4TH”; the same code brings an additional 25 percent off of clearance items.
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J.W. Anderson Ruffle-Trimmed Skirt, $390 $76.99, Saks OFF 5th
Sandro Summer collection items at Sandro are up to 50 percent off.
Sanuk Until Thursday, July 5, select shoe styles at Sanuk will be 25 percent off.
SKAGEN Select timepieces and accessories from SKAGEN are up to 60 percent off through the Fourth of July holiday.
Sunday Somewhere Aviators, cat-eyes, square-lens—sunglasses of every type are up to 50 percent off at Sunday Somewhere.
Target If you’re spending the 4th poolside, stop by Target’s big sale first. Take 20 percent off all Target swimwear, plus get free shipping and returns on all women’s suits.
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Social Angel Plus Size Floral Dot One-Piece Swimsuit, $34.99 $27.99, Target
Teva New sale sandals at Teva are 25 percent off through Wednesday, July 4.
Timberland Already-discounted sneakers, boots, and more at Timberland are an additional 20 percent off until Wednesday, July 4.
Trina Turk In stores and online, take an additional 40 percent off sale items until Thursday, July 5.
True&Co. Due for an update to your intimates drawer? You’re in luck: True&Co.’s summer collection is up to 70 percent off.
True Religion Select styles at True Religion are between 30 and 60 percent off until Wednesday, July 11. With all that time, there’s no reason not to shop.
Valfre The tiered discounts on accessories and fashion pieces at Valfre start at 20 percent off (good) and go all the way up to 90 percent off (excellent).
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Valfre Star Power Charging Battery Case, $60 $42, Valfre
VereVerto VereVerto is celebrating the 4th of July and it’s fifth anniversary. For the special occasion, shoppers can take 45 percent off sitewide with code “5YEARSBABY” until Thursday, July 5.
Volcom Starting Sunday, July 1, select Volcom styles are up to 40 percent off.
White + Warren Already on-sale essentials, accessories, and loungewear are up to 60 percent off through Wednesday, July 4 at White + Warren.
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Ulta Beauty pulls out all the stops for sales, and its latest is no exception. While it doesn’t have the historic sale caché of Memorial Day or Labor Day, Fourth of July has evolved into a sale-worthy event in its own right—one that Ulta is helping us prep for with its own Summer Beauty Sale. Now through July 4, shop 34 pages of beauty products on sale (it’s a good kind of overwhelming). Below, our editors sifted through the makeup, skin care, and hair products for the hidden favorites you can’t miss.
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Fourth of July is this week, which means you’ll probably spend most of your time watching fireworks as opposed to the new TV shows and movies coming out. If you do want a break from the sun, though, there are nine titles—both new and old—you should put on your radar. From the premiere of new films like Sorry to Bother You to classics arriving on Netflix, this watch list will keep you cool in between trips to the beach.
Power: Power is an entertaining show for many reasons; it’s wildly dramatic, set in a world where the stakes are pretty high, and features a really talented cast. Most importantly, however, it includes Omari Hardwick, North America’s hottest man. Do you need any more reason to tune in? Season five kicks off tonight. 9 P.M. ET on Starz
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The Sinner, Season 1: This USA TV show was one of last summer’s breakout hits. It centers on a woman (Jessica Biel) who inexplicably stabs a seemingly random man in public at the beach. The catch is, though, even she doesn’t know why she did it. Streaming on Netflix
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The Comedy Lineup: A group of up-and-coming comedians do 15-minute sets in this hilarious new Netflix special, featuring Michelle Buteau, Ian Karmel, and Taylor Tomlinson. Streaming on Netflix
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Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular: Take it from someone who’s attended this event in person: It’s much better on television. You have air-conditioning and, most likely, unlimited access to a refrigerator. 8 P.M. ET on NBC
The First Purge: Your obligatory Purge summer movie is here. This one stars Marisa Tomei and centers on the origin of the purge. Sounds…bloody. In theaters
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Blue Valentine: Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams received universal acclaim for their work in this 2010 drama about a marriage on the rocks. Gosling also sings in it, so that’s a plus. Streaming on Netflix
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Sorry to Bother You: There are a lot of twists and turns in this vibrant science-fiction comedy, but the simplified version is this: A black telemarketer (Lakeith Stanfield) unlocks success in work when he discovers customers respond better to his “white voice.” Tessa Thompson, Jermaine Fowler, and Omari Hardwick also star. In theaters
Anne With an E: The second season of this Netflix original, based on Anne of Green Gables, arrives on Netflix today. Streaming on Netflix
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Scream 4: The fourth installment of this classic franchise arrives on Netflix today, and it’s actually pretty entertaining. Plus, it stars so many of your faves: Emma Roberts, Lucy Hale, Nico Tortorella, Alison Brie, and Hayden Panettiere, just to name a few. Streaming on Netflix
Fourth of July nail art often gets a bad rap for being too literal, too kitschy, or too cheesy. However, in recent months, we’ve seen a cool uptick in the ways bloggers, nail artists, and it-girl salons are doing red, white, and blue. “Your 12-year-old niece goes to a barbecue” these nail ideas are not. Instead, here you’ll find fresh new takes on stars and stripes, negative space (yep, the trend is still riding strong), and subtle, summer-y designs that’ll look just as good with a beer and sparkler in hand as they will when you head back to work after the holiday. Click on to find the best nail ideas for the Fourth.
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