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During a recent demonstration, the robot, guided by engineers, gingerly lifted and placed cups at a minibar, at one point knocking over a dish.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026 -
Eufy Security Camera Deal The E30 provides a 4K ultra-clear window into your sanctuary, using on-device AI to distinguish between a burglar and a pet knocking over a plant.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2026
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The upstart Anaheim Ducks knocking off Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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Atascocita rose to the occasion again, however, knocking off the Spartans in another overtime thriller.—
Jon Poorman,
Houston Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The car-sized rover has been exploring Mars' Gale Crater since 2012, far exceeding its two-year mission plan.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Hiring slowed in April but remained solid, exceeding economists’ expectations, federal government data last week showed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Severe to extreme drought conditions exist in some of the red-flag warning areas, where expected wind gusts topping 55 mph threaten to rapidly spread wildfires.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
17 May 2026
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The show was beautifully choreographed with each light display topping the previous one.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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Additional steps to prevent the water from overtopping the dam.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The 75-year-old levee had multiple failures in recent days, from seepage and water overtopping it to a partial collapse at one home, county officials said.—
Steven Rosenfeld,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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According to a report released in April by the Council of Economic Advisers, from 2000 to 2023, home prices in real terms went up by 82%, far outstripping the 12% rise in household incomes.—
Michael Schill,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Ticket prices have become the most enduring story of the World Cup so far, outstripping the marketing of star players, looming concerns over immigration policies and maybe most notably, the sport itself.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Their leaving the nest might seem sad, but our human history has been built on cycles of children transcending their parents.—
Blake Simons,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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But what has made the confrontation most electrifying is the way in which the pontiff is not just standing up to the president but transcending him.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The siblings would, of course, go on to become pop superstars in their own rights in the decades to come, eclipsing the fame of all their brothers and sisters.—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Late in the season, Schaefer set NHL records for goals and points by an 18-year-old defenseman, eclipsing Phil Housley in both categories.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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“Acing (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acing%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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