French twists

noun

plural of French twist
as in upsweeps

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  1. pugs
  2. conks
  3. crops
Noun
  • Short-muzzle breeds like pugs and bull dogs are at higher risk of heat stroke, as are older dogs, overweight dogs and dogs with medical conditions, according to Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine.
    — Eva Flowe June 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
  • Soon my entire feed was pugs and poodles and beagles and portmanteau blends with absurd names like golden doodle and cavapoo.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Definition of pugs
Noun
  • Breaking off and removing the growths — known as conks — keeps fungal spores from spreading to other nearby palms.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2026
Definition of conks
Noun
  • Farmers facing restrictions on irrigating their crops are warning of smaller fruit harvests and rising prices this season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Despite Han Solo's protestations to the contrary, travelling faster than light on screen is usually just as straightforward as dusting crops.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of crops
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