as in to nose out
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Fleur and Caroline put innumerable noses out of joint on their paths to creative and intellectual fulfillment; lovers become dejected, friendships are left to go cold, and each woman’s devotion to her work is viewed with resentment and suspicion.
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Rasmussen’s high placement (nosing out Skenes) might surprise you.
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When a window shatters, your entire home is at risk of collapse or even being blown away.
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In Salah and Marmoush, Egypt have the talent to blow away a side like New Zealand, who do not face players of their level in the Oceania continental qualifying.
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Strong longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties and other hazardous areas.
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Flash flooding currents are strong and can sweep drivers off roadways.
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There’s a number of different ways to skin a horrific cat.
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There are only so many ways to skin a well-performing cat.
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The Islamic Republic has slaughtered demonstrators at random before.
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Navajo people had their sheep–their food supply and source of income–slaughtered by the federal government.
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The Beatles have laid claim to this honor for decades, and the band may never be bested.
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The 44-year-old and her doubles partner, the 19-year-old Victoria Mboko, ended up besting the third seed in their opening match of the Queen’s Club tournament.
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Minnesota Department of Transportation A pile of hailstones buried a lawn chair in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
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There is a second worry buried in the FSB report, quieter but arguably sharper.
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The Charlotte City Council voted to select Harrington to finish out the term of Mayor Vi Lyles, which ends in December 2027.
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Each team will need to finish either in its group’s top two or rank in the top eight third-place teams to advance to the round of 32.
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“Edge (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edge%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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