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Noun
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With a shutout to protect, Kelly struck out Greene and Dillon Dingler with a pair of cutters.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
7 May 2026 -
The goalie has tried to immerse himself with everyone around the team, from management to ice cutters to gameday staff.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Remembering Ted Turner, an American original Ted Turner, the brash, visionary entrepreneur who founded CNN, transformed cable television, raced yachts in the America's Cup, and became one of America's leading conservationists, died May 6 at 87.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The Monegasque racer clearly has an affinity for the Ferretti Group brand, previously taking delivery of the 48 Dolceriva Monza and the 82 Diva Sedici, among other yachts.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Throughout it there are forts, full-size wooden galleons and signs hung on what appear to be Persian rugs.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Clippers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clippers. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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