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Recent Examples of arrow
The Launch's default look is subdued, but the board comes with blue and red Esc and arrow keys for extra pop.
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Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2022
Kate came to the bow and arrow on her own, though Clint's years of experience are still a benefit.
—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
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Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2022
Kate came to the bow and arrow on her own, though Clint's years of experience are still a benefit.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrow
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According to data Booker presented during a Senate Democratic caucus meeting this month, his approach is working to help Democrats catch up on multiple platforms.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 July 2025
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The two women spent the rest of the trip walking hand-in-hand, catching up, and drawing admiration from strangers.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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In one of the movie’s most exciting scenes, Joel uses a gold 1979 928, and its potent V-8, to outrun a competitor in a Cadillac Coupe Deville.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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But in 2020, trying to outrun the COVID-19 pandemic, the Milwaukee music festival was moved to fall, with a three-day, three-weekend format.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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In Hunt, an unincorporated area near Ingram brimming with summer camps along the river, at least 27 young campers and staff members died at the all-girls’ Camp Mystic after floodwaters overtook cabins.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
24 July 2025
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Machado was 2-for-4 yesterday, overtaking Arraez for the team lead with 31 multi-hit games.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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As for Nowak’s question about the possibility of AWS’ growth rate accelerating in the back half of the year, Jassy wouldn’t directly answer it but stressed his optimism, in part stemming from AWS customers starting to deploy more AI products at scale that should continue to ramp in coming quarters.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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With complete control of its destiny, the WSL has accelerated its growth, becoming one of the premier women’s leagues in the world, alongside the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the U.S. and Spain’s Liga F.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Descendants star Sofia Carson steps out in a lavish black-and-white number ahead of her 2025 film My Oxford Year in New York City on July 28.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Still wearing her leather flip-flops, Rosé stepped out again in a similar look, swapping her flowy white top for a black lace camisole, a piece that has fashionistas in a frenzy this season.—
Alexandre Marain,
Glamour,
28 July 2025
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Lizards scampered up bamboo, dragonflies kissed the water, and hummingbirds darted from pod to petal.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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My eyes darted furiously as if searching for the covenant.—
Rance Collins,
IndieWire,
14 July 2025
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The demand for housing in the US has for years outpaced supply, fueling an affordability crisis that leaves a growing number of people unable to comfortably buy a home or pay rent.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Others, like Colombia, have higher numbers of total overstays and a rate that outpaces the average: 40,884 travelers from Colombia, or 4%, overstayed their visa in fiscal 2023, according to DHS.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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The horses gallop by as the bleachers start to empty out.—
Aaron Sullivan,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The Buccaneers season two is galloping towards a climactic finish, with this week's episode seeing Jinny fight for her freedom.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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“Arrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrow. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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