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Recent Examples of arrow
Kate came to the bow and arrow on her own, though Clint's years of experience are still a benefit.
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2021
In Bears Ears -- named for the twin buttes that rise above the landscape -- tourists and looters routinely steal ceramic shards, arrow heads and other remnants of the settlements of the Ancestral Puebloan Indians who lived in the area.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2021
Meanwhile, Katurah plays the help, who is readying weapons, from knives to bow and arrow to guns and RPGs in between skits.
—Rohan Preston, Star Tribune, 8 July 2021
According to the researchers, the embryo does not attach to the mother’s uterus and continue growth until the mother switches to arrow bamboo leaves, at which point the calcium intake is the highest.
—Brenda Poppy, Discover Magazine, 15 July 2014
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Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2021
In Bears Ears -- named for the twin buttes that rise above the landscape -- tourists and looters routinely steal ceramic shards, arrow heads and other remnants of the settlements of the Ancestral Puebloan Indians who lived in the area.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2021
Meanwhile, Katurah plays the help, who is readying weapons, from knives to bow and arrow to guns and RPGs in between skits.
—Rohan Preston, Star Tribune, 8 July 2021
According to the researchers, the embryo does not attach to the mother’s uterus and continue growth until the mother switches to arrow bamboo leaves, at which point the calcium intake is the highest.
—Brenda Poppy, Discover Magazine, 15 July 2014
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrow
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Dolores is a tribute to all of us to continue the struggle for justice and humanity — not to be caught up in an ideology for a cause that is greater than our basic human needs for kindness, dignity and belonging.—
Lynn DeWoskin Covarrubias,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Scientific American caught up with Corey—actually writers Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck—to ponder frighteningly realistic extraterrestrial invasions, changing concepts of personhood, weird alien societies and the terror of tenure-track research.—
Sarah Lewin Frasier,
Scientific American,
10 Apr. 2026
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Even when playing an actress from a ’90s sitcom directed by Jimmy Burrows, Kudrow is able to, against all odds, make viewers (or at least me) briefly forget about Phoebe Buffay, an otherwise unforgettable behemoth that would be impossible for any other actor to outrun.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
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For the starriest film on their slate, Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton will battle it out in Apex, which follows a woman attempting to outrun a man intent on hunting her in the woods.—
Madeleine Janz,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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If hairy bittercress overtakes your lawn, mow frequently in early spring to remove as many flowers as possible.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, Big Jack shot 73 in the third round and was overtaken by Tom Weiskopf, who shot 66.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The scrutiny of fame has always been dehumanizing, though the ubiquity of the modern-day comment section has surely accelerated and exaggerated its cruelty.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Members of the first group will be fine even as college closures accelerate.—
Jeffrey Selingo,
The Atlantic,
12 Apr. 2026
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Kristin Cavallari steps out in a light blue ensemble for her appearance on Today in New York City on April 8.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, Klum stepped out in New York City in a liquid black dress with an asymmetric hem, pairing it with heels and a slouchy tote bag.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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As soon as the door opens, Sadie jumps up to greet Koch before darting off to grab a toy, bounding back toward Koch with her tail still wagging.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Hummingbirds need open space when hunting for insects, so plants should be in clusters with hover space in between, allowing the birds good visibility and clear space to dart after a meal on the wing.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Real wages are outpacing inflation?—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Beauty’s digital marketing spend grew approximately 30 percent** annually between 2022 and 2025, significantly outpacing industry growth, yet returns are declining.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Multiple videos posted on social media this week show horses galloping through city streets after passengers were tossed off.—
Nick Sullivan
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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In the play’s climax, the hero is stripped naked and lashed to a horse, which is sent galloping across the stage.—
Betsy Golden Kellem,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Arrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrow. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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