1
as in to grieve
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
her heart bleeds for the homeless people she sees on her way to work
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as in to drip
to flow forth slowly through small openings
pitch was bleeding from cuts in the tree bark
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as in to drain
to remove (liquid) gradually or completely
bleed water from the radiators
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as in to squeeze
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
the confidence men coldheartedly bled the elderly couple of their life savings
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Recent Examples of bleed
Linking these rooms is a massive sunken living room that, when the flaps are open, bleeds seamlessly into the deck with its deep couches and plunge pool.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
And on those higher ozone days, there were more hemorrhage (bleeding, as opposed to clotting) strokes and more plaque buildup causing major arteries to harden.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 4 Mar. 2026
Hind was bleeding and losing consciousness.
—Alexander Durie, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
What to do when there is bleeding trauma Stop the Bleed classes were developed by the American College of Surgeons, and are regularly available in Kyle through Red Heart CPR and in Cedar Park through the Capital Area Texas Regional Advisory Council.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
And on those higher ozone days, there were more hemorrhage (bleeding, as opposed to clotting) strokes and more plaque buildup causing major arteries to harden.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 4 Mar. 2026
Hind was bleeding and losing consciousness.
—Alexander Durie, Time, 3 Mar. 2026
What to do when there is bleeding trauma Stop the Bleed classes were developed by the American College of Surgeons, and are regularly available in Kyle through Red Heart CPR and in Cedar Park through the Capital Area Texas Regional Advisory Council.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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Group for individuals grieving death of spouse or life partner.—
Staff Report,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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Last year, Razani's artistic performance and installation in front of the art institute honored grieving families in Iran who are seeking justice.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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But high-ranking officials have offered statements dripping with obscurity.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes, drip line connections can become loose, which is an easy fix.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Use your hands to agitate the greens (this will dislodge any stubborn bits of grit or dirt), then drain and spin dry.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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Improper Amount of Water Dogwoods prefer well-draining soil, and excessive watering can affect the number of flowers (and leaves) on the tree.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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This technical pivot would allow nations to squeeze every profitable drop from their own land with surgical precision, bypassing the geopolitical chaos of distant chokepoints and securing a future defined by Decentralized Techno-Resource Sovereignty.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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When residents are this squeezed, City Hall’s predictable response has been to charge us more.—
Bradley Schnell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Arab world is not mourning.—
Andrew Ghalili,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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During perhaps the most rousing eulogy of all on Saturday, Jackson’s second-oldest son, Jonathan, referenced his father’s journey from then to now, while a who’s-who of faith leaders, heads of state, dignitaries, power brokers and celebrities mourned before him.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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In experiments, heaters made from these fibers delivered significantly higher heating power per unit mass than traditional metal-alloy elements when exposed to flowing gases.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Sweeney admitted that watching teams around him in the standings making moves – the Islanders landed Schenn, the Blue Jackets got Garland and Detroit acquired Faulk – got the competitive juices flowing.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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There is no need for Dems to cheat and deprive voters of their own choice.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Caregivers may be tempted to let kids win or even cheat to avoid meltdowns and tantrums.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Bleed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bleed. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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