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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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Law firms and attorneys who have sued or prosecuted Trump, or represented his adversaries, have been targeted for retribution and concessions.—
Daniel Hall,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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The committee is targeting the 82nd, 22nd, 71st and 41st state House districts.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2025
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Imagine going on the road and not being able to stay in the same place as your co-workers, but being forced to room with someone across town.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2025
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But, when it’s approached with clarity, care and mutual understanding, space can actually strengthen the relationship — offering both individuals room to self-regulate while maintaining a sense of connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Aukerman, now with a much brasher energy, starts needling Mantzoukas, who bandies jokes back across the net.—
Tim Greiving,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Dec. 2024
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The Defender’s large footprint is justified by its considerable luggage capacity, but at the end of the day, the challenges of needling the 110 through narrow roadways and squeezing it into tight parking spots can become a chore.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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We were camped on Danaher Creek, at the head of the south fork of the Flathead.—
Howard Copenhaver,
Outdoor Life,
23 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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In 1982, Springsteen released a stark collection of four-track demos, haunted American wasteland tales primarily told with his voice ragged and his acoustic shuddering.—
Ryan Leas,
Vulture,
3 Apr. 2025
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Then, at the end of the period, after Colorado killed off three straight penalties, O’Connor — who took the third of those penalties — jumped out of the box and got position on Mason Marchment, roofing a backhand over Oettinger’s glove off an Artturi Lehkonen pass.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Construction work on the original library at 239 S. Kalmia St. is scheduled to begin in June and will include repairs to roof leaks and upgrades to the air conditioning systems, lighting and the interior.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Trump has a long history of taunting Swift, who used her platform to endorse Joe Biden in 2020 and Kamala Harris in 2024 after expressing regret about not endorsing a candidate in the 2016 presidential election.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
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News to Know Guardians apologize to Duran The Cleveland Guardians issued an apology to Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran after a fan taunted Duran yesterday.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 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 2 May. 2025.
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