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Recent Examples of baskets
The set includes two medium baskets and one larger basket, giving you plenty of styling options throughout the house.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Mpoyi’s first two baskets came on putbacks under the basket and teammate Nicholas Giarrusso scored on a putback to close out the first quarter.
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Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Mpoyi’s first two baskets came on putbacks under the basket and teammate Nicholas Giarrusso scored on a putback to close out the first quarter.
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Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baskets
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Keep trash bins securely closed and clean up outside garbage.
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Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
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Merchandise was displayed in or atop packing crates and upended barrels.
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There's no better way to put crates of peaches, plums, and other stone fruit to good use.
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The company reported that 960 cartons were recalled, with each carton containing 84 pods.
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The company reported that 960 cartons were recalled, with each carton containing 84 pods.
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The maison snatched up Orlebar Brown, a British luxury resort-wear brand known for its swim trunks, back in 2018.
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Artisans scale the trunks with ropes and spikes to reach the greenish base of each frond.
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Nearby, Mariana Roufett packed boxes of humanitarian aid while thinking about her childhood friend and her family, who remain missing.
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Volunteers organized the supplies — toothbrushes, baby wipes, instant soup and many other items — and loaded them into boxes, drawing hearts on the outside with magic marker.
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Branwell’s coffin was carried from the house and placed next to the other family caskets.
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The Associated Press and USA Today reported that the churchgoers honored the children by wearing pink, purple and blue, visiting their white caskets with photos of each of the children — some alongside their favorite Disney characters — as well as praying and singing as a group.
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The pop-up shops are also offering giveaways like tickets and prize packs, VIP bags, event shirts, and other prizes.
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The canonical examples are handmade luxury items like Hermès bags.
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The parking area also includes a dedicated bike corral with bike racks and lockers.
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The training center could be 6,000 square feet with office space, lockers, restrooms and showers, equipment storage and repair space, and indoor putting and simulation areas.
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“Baskets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baskets. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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