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battings

noun

plural of batting

as in naps

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Dogs spend a significant portion of their day resting, which is why supportive bedding can be a worthwhile investment, particularly for aging dogs, larger breeds or pets that love long afternoon naps.

— Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
This playful muslin blanket is the one Yang sends to preschool, where snack time, art projects, and naps all happen in the same set of clothes.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

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The Lions committed two turnovers and also turned it over on downs at the Cincinnati 29 late in the first quarter.

— CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Each have had their ups and downs during camp, as Milton started camp off by edging just ahead, but Howell has brought it back to a more dead-heat battle in recent days as Milton has thrown a couple of interceptions.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2026

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Furious at seeing piles of dead bodies, Wolverine unlocks a rage ability where his devastating attacks do even more damage.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
The system demanded piles of paper to ensure the never-ending influx of goods contained numbers that corresponded correctly, that actually checked out.

— Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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Chandeliers hang from sandstone ceilings while jewel-tone wallpaper, furs, and velvet warm things up.

— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026
In others, background actors adjust their chain mail and faux furs and clutch prop weapons, some of which are designed to explode and splatter blood on impact.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026

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