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Recent Examples of poreGrief came pouring out of every pore of her body as a mom in mourning.—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026 The Chinese speedskater leaped into the air, fists clenched, joy bursting from every pore.—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2026 Another standout, silymarin (which is extracted from milk thistle, a plant related to daisies and ragweeds), helps prevent oil oxidation—the culprit behind clogged pores and early signs of aging—while salicylic acid delivers gentle, pore-clearing exfoliation for a clearer complexion over time.—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026 This current flow is decreased by the presence of a base in the nanopore—and, crucially, the amount of the decrease depends on which of the four bases, A, T, G, or C, is entering the pore.—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pore
What was left showed a cavity about 3 light-years long and with an opening angle of 45 degrees, leading back to the black hole itself.
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Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
Some pine tree-nesting birds have been known to peck the tree trunk around the nest cavity so the sap will run down and protect the babies from climbing snakes.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Featuring a tasteful side slit that adds a playful detail and allows for a full range of movement, an adjustable waistband that provides all-day comfort, and spacious pockets for your belongings.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
The cap-sleeve tee has pintucked pleats across the chest, side slits, and a subtly relaxed fit.
The experts say New World screwworms are different, as females tend to lay eggs in wounds or body orifices, such as the ears or nose.
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Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
While these cases highlight the risks of wounds and vulnerabilities, many others show that the flies will happily infest in normal orifices, such as the ears and nose.
Fox estimated that Connecticut, which is in the process of applying for federal funding, will lose around $30 million in resources and 2,000 permanent supportive housing slots.
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Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
Under the current system, the lottery determined only the top four draft slots.
All cheerleaders must be flexible and able to perform the splits by the start of the season.
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Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
However, the game — which was played on a dreadful pitch in front of almost 115,000 people at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City — will forever be remembered for Maradona’s two goals that perfectly encapsulated the split-screen feel to his career.
The crevices may not be fully cleaned through the dishwasher.
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BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
The four baby falcons hatched in early May, laid by a five-year-old falcon named Vixen, who began nesting in a crevice on the second floor of the exterior of Aurora City Hall in early April.