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Noun
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Fares are available at Southwest’s ticket counters.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
2 May 2026 -
Use them to clean toilets, sinks, showers, tubs, counters, and floors.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The Russian military appears to be losing some ground in Ukraine, contrary to claims by Moscow’s top brass; Ukrainian strikes are delivering damaging blows to vital Russian oil and gas infrastructure; and drone strikes by Kyiv have disrupted life in the Russian capital before.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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And Minnesota didn’t absorb or respond to the blows.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Everything is precisely where it’s needed, from hooks by the showers to chargers by the bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hang hooks on a nearby fence for your towels, add a comfy lounge chair, and even a bench.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pitch invasions, punches thrown (allegedly) and promotion by a whisker in the 103rd minute.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Dallas and Minnesota throw punches from your weight class.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That, among countless other stats, clips and testimonials, is how good Pavia was leading Clark Lea’s team and running Tim Beck’s offense.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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These clips, Ko noted, are not simple homages but narrative threads planted early in the story.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Eventually, Ginger's playful touches turn to rowdy smacks on Jesse's behind.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Some biologists argue that more frequent smacks are a sign of rising ocean temperatures.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fit is important, though, for a pair of compression socks to do their job, and this one is sized based on calf size and made of high-performance fabric that's breathable and moisture-wicking.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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This batch — stuffed in socks and hidden in a briefcase — was stopped in December at Latvia's border with Russia.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Soriano allowed three runs on six hits with six strikeouts and three walks in five innings.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Nats then went to the bullpen, ending his night at eight runs (four earned) on five hits over 4 2/3 innings.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Counterblows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblows. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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