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Noun
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The soldiers would have stayed as sentries before and after the performance, symbolically guarding the legacy of Taiwan’s founder.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026 -
Police had taped off several square blocks around Sixth Street, while local police and federal authorities, including Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents, were at the site, according to Austin police officers serving as sentries.—
Jack Myer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Pumpkin’s lonely holiday ritual is interrupted by the arrival of a savage gang of raiders at her doorstep led by Thalia (Sossamon).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings were raiders, pirates, traders, explorers, and colonizers who traveled far beyond their homeland in Scandinavia between the 9th and 11 centuries.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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According to the organization's strike map on its website, there are no strikes or pickets planned in Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
13 Nov. 2025
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Where will Starbucks Workers United hold rallies and pickets?—
Mike Snider,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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The agency currently has funding to hire two part-time rangers or one full-time ranger, and city officials hope a recent legislative change will improve the agency’s ability to attract and retain talent.—
Josh Wood,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Nov. 2025
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Even today, in the weeks leading up to the holiday, Colonel Sanders statues outside KFC outposts all over Japan wear Santa gear, while the chicken itself is served in special holiday packaging.—
Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Dec. 2025
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New Kids on the Block, 4 Non Blondes, Zara Larsson, Goo Goo Dolls, Jess Glynne, Jessie Murph, Rick Springfield, Little Big Town, LE SSERAFIM, the All-American Rejects, AJR, and more will also perform across the Rockin’ Eve outposts.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
10 Dec. 2025
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Barton’s pseudo-scholarship furnished Christian nationalists with valuable ammunition, but the movement needed foot soldiers.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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One of Ukraine’s biggest priorities is targeting Russian foot soldiers.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Intense downpours, hail and thunderstorms continued Thursday, with the weather service issuing tornado watches or warnings for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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In certain circles, Nelson Holdo was the go-to guy for fine jewelry and luxury watches.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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One wag at the end of the table says that computer science is no longer the ticket to riches, too much vibe coding and artificial intelligence, then another says that management consulting is over, the AI grunts will do the basic MBA work.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Nov. 2025
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There are grunts of impatience, especially when a goalkeeper — United’s or an opponent’s — holds onto the ball for too long.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Commandos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commandos. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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