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Noun
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Pay close attention to pipes under skins, window frames, rooflines, basements and crawl spaces.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026 -
The researchers envision a world where autonomous underwater robots use glowing skins to navigate the deep ocean without heavy batteries.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Specifically, carapaces spelling out 8647, which is either shell-speak for evil intent or a bartender telling Patel to 86 his personal booze and buy a drink already.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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There were two carapaces, and one of them had little stones that would just sort of dance on the top of his head — because truly, those were the only moving parts.—
Emma Forgione,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The laws requiring prompt payment were implemented years ago because some drivers with foreign plates were failing to pay their fines, officials said.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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In lieu of keyboards clicking, the sounds of chattering and forks scraping plates fill the space.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Police with riot shields used tear gas and rubber bullets on the crowd, ABC Australia reported.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Another $3 million is going toward retrofitting bus shields for bus operators.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Having both metals arranged in this way turns the stinger into a biological spear capable of punching through tough hides or exoskeletons of prey.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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Animal hunting trophies, game animal carcasses, and hides are prohibited.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Clear nail polish can be used instead of saliva or water to easily seal envelopes by swiping a small amount along the edge of the envelope flap before closing.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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Attach the envelopes to the streamers, and then tuck a piece of chocolate into each envelope.—
Janna Oberdorf,
Parents,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Prosecutors said Graves' body was partially wrapped in black garbage bags secured with duct tape, then rolled up in a rug alongside blankets, bags, pieces of mails, various items of clothing and trash.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Cuticles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuticles. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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