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Recent Examples of barrack
Army barracks torn down, new housing to come The Glendale campus was originally a U.S. Army air-training base for World War II.
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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
The military would not permit reporters to wait near the gate to the prison barracks complex.
—Charlie Savage, New York Times, 16 May 2017
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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
The military would not permit reporters to wait near the gate to the prison barracks complex.
—Charlie Savage, New York Times, 16 May 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for barrack
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That moved the tumor into a place where it could be targeted through the space between Elissa’s ribs.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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On Tuesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched strikes on a tunnel hideout beneath a hospital in Gaza, this along with attacks on another hospital, were reportedly in an effort to target Sinwar.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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That work carried over with Padres hitting coach Victor Rodriguez, who roomed with Larry Sheets in their early days in the Orioles’ system.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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The survey reveals that a large percentage of Gen Z are moving back home with parents or rooming with friends just to manage basic expenses.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Apr. 2025
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The weary guard is subtler than other characters at pulling Henry’s strings, but Jerry needles his captor by surmising correctly that even his list of demands is Gene’s work.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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While the night kicked off with Clay Matthews needling the Chicago Bears, the Windy City club still got their man.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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These Literary Bad Moms Can Help (Exclusive) 02 of 07 'The Beach' by Alex Garland This tense, transportive 1996 novel by Alex Garland that's also the basis of that unforgettable Leonardo DiCaprio flick chronicles the rise and fall of a community of backpackers quietly camping out on a Thai island.—
Andrea Bartz,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 May 2025
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Overdose deaths, retail theft, and homicides surged to record levels, running law enforcement and first responders ragged.—
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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Using dull pruners can cause rips and ragged cuts to the foliage that will invite disease to enter the bulbs.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tipping, a one-term board member with experience in physical therapy and roofing sales, secured 41.98 percent of the 12,269 total votes to Thomas' 58.02 percent.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 May 2025
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The walls and roof on the metal shed are waterproof and rust-resistant, while the roof is sloped to keep rain and snow from settling on top.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Becky taunted Valkyria’s fiancee, who was in the crowd.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The older Haliburton stormed the floor and taunted Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo after the game.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2025
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On one expedition, for instance, a three-person team bunked on the Ekström Ice Shelf in Antarctica for a stunning 274 days, recording the struggles and successes of 20,000 emperor penguins.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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And because no Golden Girls-style comedy wouldn’t be complete without a Sophia, the boys are also bunking with Bunny’s mother Sybil (the late, great Linda Lavin).—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Barrack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barrack. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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