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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat-o'-nine-tails
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Additionally, Thursday morning’s mission was the last to use the Atlas V’s most powerful configuration with five strap-on solid rocket boosters.
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Pz’ spends much of his proper debut, No Turning Back, equally baffled by his good fortune and ready to fasten it to his side with a Gucci strap before anyone else can take it.
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Railing against a new crop of progressive candidates has emerged as a more animating focus for a president who thrills to a fight.
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Chastain recommends keeping all bird attractions (like birdbaths, feeders, and birdhouses) in a separate section of the garden away from your food crops, creating a bird haven to keep them busy.
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Each copy was written on birch bark leaves in honor of Potawatomi tradition.
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The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day.
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Use applewood, hickory, oak or a combination for balanced smoke flavor.
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Chris Williams, founder, owner, and chef of Roy’s Grille in Irmo, South Carolina is especially fond of bacon that’s smoked with apple and cherry, but hickory, maple, mesquite, and pecan are also popular options.
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It’s fueled by a propane tank that tucks neatly inside the table, which is crafted from a combination of metal and weather-resistant rattan.
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The set is wrapped in durable rattan with steel frames underneath, and the tabletop is made of weather-resistant acacia wood.
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Despite this, Brister did explain that there are times when rawhide can be good for dogs.
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Chinese laborers, rare for that time, made rawhide bags on site to take the limestone and dump it into iron buckets on an aerial tramway, according to Meniketti’s report.
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The sting of the Australian box jellyfish has been described as being lashed with a whip dipped in burning acid, and is powerful enough to kill an adult in as little as two minutes!
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Squeezed into a latex bodysuit and donning cornrows, Madonna alternately wields a whip, is bound to a chair and poses with a Chihuahua — in matching latex.
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Both types of drums are traditionally large, made with wood and cowhide skins that are sometimes tacked onto the body with metal studs, rings or rope.
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This pistachio cowhide leather is also a stunning addition to your warm-weather wardrobe, adding a subtle pop of color to your outfits while remaining practical and lightweight.
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