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counterblow

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as in counter

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This is even more true at Rumari Counter, a new experience with comfy stools for up to 10 diners per night who get the pleasure of eating a prix-fixe meal that will never be prepared again (the counter menu changes nightly).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
There is no permanent counter along Ohio Drive, and many visitors — including casual walkers, anglers and birders — leave no statistical trace.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

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The deaths from the World Trade Center marked a huge body blow to Rockville Centre, which suffered more losses than many other communities in the tri-state area.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026
Shelton on the front foot, chasing Alcaraz around the court with body blow serves and driving strokes into the corners, getting the early break again.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of body blow

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Start with clean hair or roots prepped with dry shampoo, then use a small heated round brush or blow-dryer to give the bangs volume.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
Australia suffered an injury blow with wicketkeeper Josh Inglis sidelined from the rest of the series due to a finger injury.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of blow

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Those who want to take the Chuk box's functionality even further can add compatible accessories like the paper towel holder, garbage bag ring, lantern hanger, utensil organizer, storage hooks and cutting board.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
This full-length mirror cabinet displays over 100 pieces via specialized hooks, earring racks, ring slots, and shelves.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

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Suzuki got his 234th hit, breaking the previous rookie mark set by Shoeless Joe Jackson with Cleveland in 1911.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
With Cregger’s Resident Evil movie now out and a hit, this is the filmmaker’s next movie to go.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of hit

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Ulysses Terrero directed the clip, which captures Latin melodrama at its steamiest and is now a bonafide streaming hit.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 1 Oct. 2026
The officers shared the shocking recording this week in hopes of identifying the driver, whose license plate cannot be discerned in the clip.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of clip

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The discovery of the left atrial septal pouch is about more than preventing strokes.

— Subramaniam C. Krishnan, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026
Heart attacks and strokes occur disproportionately following rejections, and rejected individuals often show symptoms that are typically associated with drug withdrawal, including anxiety, depression, crying, loss of appetite, and irritability.

— George Loewenstein, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of stroke

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The line also includes accessories such as caps, beanies, belts, bags, socks and footwear along with workwear staples such as a belt with pockets, an apron and a belt-pocket piece.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
It’s equipped with a cushioned running belt and shock-absorbing pads for smooth walks.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

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