dab hands

plural of dab hand, chiefly British

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Noun
  • Atlanta experts in fitness and nutrition say the World Cup offers a rare opportunity for people to turn inspiration into action.
    Nancy Badertscher, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
  • The experts say that alone is a red flag.
    Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • The manuscript, a treatise of Epicurean philosophy also likely written by Philodemus, was entirely unknown to scholars before the Challenge.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
  • Electronic dance music scholars have noted that countercultural scenes have shifted into a global industry, reshaping or erasing local meanings in favor of commercialization.
    Carla Vecchiola, The Conversation, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Because these islands were so isolated, Caymanians became masters of resourcefulness.
    Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • González developed her classic yet defiantly modern approach while studying at the University of Seville, where Spanish masters such as Diego Velázquez and Francisco de Zurbarán painted in the naturalist Baroque tradition.
    Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The broad genre of pop also gives artists room to experiment, said O’Brien, adding that audiences these days are well aware of the concept of eras and understand artists will go through multiple ones throughout their careers.
    Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • Davis is credited with elevating musical talent into landmark artists, including Janis Joplin, Santana, Barry Manilow, Chicago, Pink Floyd, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Aerosmith.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Peeves, the troublemaking ghost who wreaks havoc on young wizards, will be roaming the halls of Hogwarts when the new adaptation kicks off on Christmas Day.
    Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
  • At the time, Soros, along with the financiers Julian Robertson and Michael Steinhardt, defined the public image of hedge-fund managers as investment wizards who made fortunes through huge bets, contrarian calls, iron stomachs, and a willingness to operate close to—or over—the regulatory line.
    Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • In your view, are the biggest risks from AI systems themselves or from the humans deploying them, the possibility of AI in the hands of rogue actors is particularly concerning here.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Ten members of the pool raised their hands with three admitting to having some knowledge of King.
    Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Wellness gurus will also appreciate the range of treatments and healing modalities on offer at The Lotus Spa, from classic massages and facials to Reiki energy work and sound baths.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
  • Marketing gurus have spent decades on the art and science of distilling a brand message into super-short 15- or 30-second ad bursts.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 June 2026
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“Dab hands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dab%20hands. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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