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Recent Examples of barrack
For New Yorkers barracked in our houses and apartments, or doctors and nurses scrambling for face masks, beseeching a saint to end an epidemic may not sound sufficient.
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Jason Farago, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2020
Army barracks torn down, new housing to come The Glendale campus was originally a U.S. Army air-training base for World War II.
—Jen Fifield, azcentral, 16 June 2019
Some 200 people were quickly evacuated from campgrounds in the fire's path in addition to 80 children who were trapped in a camp barracks Saturday.
—CBS News, 10 July 2017
The Marine veteran used some of his time while in the Wounded Warrior barracks to take writing, filmmaking and business classes, with an eye toward this future.
—Jeanette Steele, sandiegouniontribune.com, 22 June 2017
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Jason Farago, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2020
Army barracks torn down, new housing to come The Glendale campus was originally a U.S. Army air-training base for World War II.
—Jen Fifield, azcentral, 16 June 2019
Some 200 people were quickly evacuated from campgrounds in the fire's path in addition to 80 children who were trapped in a camp barracks Saturday.
—CBS News, 10 July 2017
The Marine veteran used some of his time while in the Wounded Warrior barracks to take writing, filmmaking and business classes, with an eye toward this future.
—Jeanette Steele, sandiegouniontribune.com, 22 June 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrack
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In a critical summer for Manchester United, their recruitment team aligned on a plan to target proven and established Premier League players where possible, signing Cunha and Mbeumo and trying to secure midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The light torpedoes are designed for shallow coastal waters, while heavy torpedoes target large ships at greater depths.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Wall Street investment bank says stocks like Chewy have plenty more to room.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 Aug. 2025
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Tight end Jake Young, who roomed with Harrell at North Carolina in 2022, landed at Charlotte after two seasons with Western Carolina.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Aug. 2025
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Resentment soon starts needling away at them as Theo goes over budget and Ivy feels her role as a mother has been usurped — the kids are now too health-conscious even to touch her desserts.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Aug. 2025
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South Park is continuing to needle Donald Trump and his administration as Season 27 continues.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
20 Aug. 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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One strategy is to bring a lawn chair and pick a stage, camping out in one spot for the whole day.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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The players had looked ragged, insecure and vulnerable tactically.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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The incline left my legs burning and my breath ragged, and my pace slowed despite my best efforts.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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The cabin interior offers a peak height of 45 in (115 cm), and the trailer stands at 63 in (160 cm) from ground to roof.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lofoten brings red-roofed rorbuer cabins, sea eagles and jagged peaks that look hand-drawn.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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And so an overnight train ride that puts Jay among the common folk becomes the venue for a head trip down memory lane, complete with Trafalmadorian flashbacks that taunt the movie star by denying him another take.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Aug. 2025
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Liam, when caught on a bad night, would frequently taunt his big brother onstage.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 Aug. 2025
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The rest are bunking with roomies, partners, spouses, or — yes — parents: One in three adults aged 18-34 still lives at home.—
Vivian Tu,
CNBC,
29 Aug. 2025
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There was a dance party in the cabins closest to the Guadalupe River, where the littlest campers bunked.—
Colleen Long,
NBC news,
12 July 2025
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“Barrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrack. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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