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Noun
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Even everyday household items—including coffee makers, crockpots and blenders—are showing up at pawn counters.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026 -
OpenAI counters that Musk is looking to boost his own firm, xAI.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
14 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
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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
Noun
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In the lightweight division, Salahdine Parnasse (23-2) defeated Kenneth Cross (17-5) in the first round after landing a flurry of punches and dominating him early.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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There were more hugs after the fight between the two than punches landed, and, in total, far more time clocked during those hugs than the fight itself.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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There was the pretense of happiness in his childhood home in Depression-era New York (the city is captured in terrifically evocative clips).—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The former already knows exactly what the striker can do while the latter watches his clips.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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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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Just be sure to avoid using socks made of synthetic fabrics for your heating pad.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
18 May 2026
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Prices range from $24 for a T-shirt and $32 for socks to $50 for the hats or tote and $175 for the hoodies.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
18 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 19 May. 2026.
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