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Recent Examples of cruse
For Jews, the Maccabees' story and the legend of the single cruse of oil burning eight days signals the possibility that a dedicated few, inspired by faith in their purpose, can reshape history.
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Joshua M. Davidson, CNN, 28 Nov. 2021
Joshua M. Davidson, CNN, 28 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruse
Noun
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Continue reading … LETHAL INTERCEPT — Deadly US military strike on drug-trafficking vessel leaves 2 dead, 1 survivor.—
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FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tentative plans call for acquiring 51 vessels in the initial phase and scaling the wider fleet to more than 400 ships.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Think of when oil and water are put in a beaker together.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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Inside a single-story brick building in Sorrento Mesa is a small lab sprinkled with beakers, test tubes and incubators that is worth billions of dollars.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Visible only to Hana at first, in convex reflective surfaces like a kettle or the back of a spoon, Bertha does not take kindly to Hana’s attempts to kick the pill habit and start policing her food intake the old-fashioned way.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Feb. 2026
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Keep kettles warm and fire steady.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Drain and reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water, and drain pasta.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
5 Feb. 2026
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Head to Andersonville this weekend for its annual Fika Fest, a celebration of a Swedish custom that encourages people to slow down for a cup of coffee and socialize.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Cruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruse. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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