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Noun
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Firefighters see blocked entry and exit points, counters piled high and no clear routes to leave the home in an emergency.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026 -
Hydration support has moved well beyond plain water, and electrolyte powders have become a regular part of workout bags, desk drawers and kitchen counters.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Doctors and nurses became a constant presence in her life, especially as her fourth child, Travis, battled sickle cell disease, strokes and a long, uncertain recovery that once stripped him of the ability to walk or speak.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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This causes the arteries to narrow, blocking blood flow, creating blood clots and leading to heart attacks and strokes.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The largest rodents in North America, beavers are muscular animals that can get heavier than 60 pounds at maturity.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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There are 3,437 volumes consisting of 17,000 pounds of files.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
7 May 2026
Noun
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In February, Swanepoel wore a daring look for Alo, sharing clips of herself from behind the scenes of the campaign.—
Sarah Sotoodeh,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The video clips went viral, casting doubt on Redick’s relationship with players, especially the moment with Doncic in February.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 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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Other items included a sneaker, a flip-flop, glass, six socks and a battery pack.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Flight attendants and frequent flyers alike swear by compression socks, and these are a fan favorite.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The star was dipped in a rainbow of colors from her décolletage down to the spiral train of her body-hugging dress with fringe falling down the cuffs of the long-sleeve gown.—
Beatrice Dupuy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Chanel placed dense red plumes at the waist in a boa-like band, then repeated the feather texture at the cuffs.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The visit also comes as both sides have been trading blows ahead of the summit.—
Evelyn Cheng,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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His saga has been built with blows of faith, discipline and a conviction rarely seen, even at the elite level.—
Jorge Ebro
May 6,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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“Counterstrokes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterstrokes. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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