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Recent Examples of cleaving
And of course, from a more skeptical perspective, the whole project could be described as cleaving close to the wisdom of the strippers in Gypsy.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleaving
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Homeowners should avoid painting the exterior of their home if the temperature or humidity is expected to fluctuate significantly, as this could leave bubbles or prevent the paint from adhering properly.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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The research team claimed that their innovation involves applying a specialized coating to critical components to prevent hydrogen bubbles from adhering, thereby enabling smoother hydrogen release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Dec. 2025
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Mix the shampoo with water like you would your usual cleaning solution, and mop away any grease or dirt clinging to your floors.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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This is a case where the political class is simply wrong about where the country stands, clinging to an ideological position that their own constituents have rejected.—
Julian Baron,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Feb. 2026
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The coating forms a rough texture that prevents liquids from sticking.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Velzeboer passed Sarault with three laps to go and held off challenges, sticking her right skate over the line and raising both arms aloft.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Cleaving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleaving. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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