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curraghs

noun

variants or currachs

plural of curragh

as in surfboats

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Before the arrival of Europeans, the Native tribes used these waters as highways for their dugout and birchbark canoes.

— Robert Klose, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Sep. 2026
At the Shamrock’s beach, guests can borrow canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, and stand-up paddleboards for some quality time on the water.

— Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of canoes

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Flutes, maracas and the rhythmic rattle of shells soon filled the room as Ortega led the other dancers through a series of movements rooted in an Indigenous tradition.

— Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
What better place to display the shells the family collected on vacation?

— Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of shells

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In past years, Williams has had styling gigs with Burrow, Karl-Anthony Towns, Matt Barnes and Kyle Kuzma.

— Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Creeggan made the suggestion to keep Lyle on retainer for future gigs if need be, which, despite the vote of confidence, still gave his father pause.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026

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His mother, Laura, was a devout Methodist and a vegetarian, while his father, Kenneth, who worked as an accounts clerk and also restored prams and bicycles, had been a conscientious objector, and was a militant anti-smoker.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 June 2026
Babies here are moved around in sleds, not prams.

— David Greig September 15, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025

Definition of prams

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With an emphasis on eco-friendly production, such as plastic-free packaging and recyclable metals, Corston crafts hardware worth investing in.

— Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026
Vendors and growers carry in their selections from different parts of the city and greater New England, making the lively market feel like a center for the region’s resurgence of artisan crafts and family farming.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

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On previous punts in the game, the Panthers had not been as aggressive in trying to block the punt, the edge rusher taking two steps before turning around to block for the returner.

— Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
Miami punts The Hurricanes once again got past midfield, but Carson Beck was then sacked on back-to-back plays to force a Miami punt.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026

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