as in beauties
something very good of its kind
came up with a dilly of an idea to get the fledgling company off the ground
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Noun
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One of the all-time beauties of film, with acting chops.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Sep. 2025 -
For better results, plant these delicate beauties in spring after the danger of frost has passed.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Are your security goals on course to support your bigger dreams in life?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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The photograph was made in the Far West, a place that bore the burden of Americans’ dreams for a national rebirth in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s happened as consumption of fruits like plums, oranges, peaches, and pears has declined.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
3 Oct. 2025
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So, every year, Gutiette buys the pears, the peaches, the pink pine nuts and the acitrón to make the make chiles en nogada, a traditional dish that is eaten from August to early October.—
Eyder Peralta,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In fact, our parent tester of 2 and 4 year olds revealed that a little soap and water works wonders on most surfaces.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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The Guardians’ pitching plan worked wonders for the first six innings.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The two are pictured standing under an arc of flowers, which include bright yellow sunflowers and white daisies.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Mountain bikers can enjoy views of the San Diego-Coronado Bridge, Balboa Park and blooms of crown daisies in the spring at Morley Field Trail Gateway.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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