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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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This incident also led to Eckert and Hellberg nearly coming to blows before being separated by the fourth official.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange blows, mainly in southern Lebanon, since a nominal ceasefire took hold last month.—
Compiled byDemocrat-Gazette stafffrom wire reports,
Arkansas Online,
12 May 2026
Noun
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The hooks or rings are in some ways worse than the curtain itself, because no one ever thinks to clean them.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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Fasten zippers and hooks before tossing clothes in the wash cycle.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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However, there’s usually an honor code with that – nothing else but punches and giving the fight crowd a show.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Reigns hit a pair of Superman punches, but Fatu hit a kick.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
10 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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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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Does wearing socks to bed help?—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Darn Tough socks, which also come in women’s sizes, are super-soft, giving you an extra layer of cushion with every step.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Jake Noroian finished with three hits and Troy Tejo had two hits and three RBIs.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The Oakton recruit continued his strong play Monday, producing a pair of hits and three RBIs to lead the host Vikings to an 11-4 win over Brother Rice in Burbank that clinched the Catholic League Blue title.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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“Counterblows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblows. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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