as in embroidery
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Noun
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Growing up in upstate New York, they were kept busy at home by their mother, Ruth, with a variety of activities that included crocheting, knitting, doing embroidery, building walls, planting trees and even beekeeping.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025 -
These days, a pair of jeans with embroidery or a unique wash can easily run you $300 or more, but Cider offers options with cool cutouts, bold colors, and on-trend details for under $100.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That’s an improvement from June, when the rate of annual inspections conducted within 16 months was just 21.2%, according to the department’s testimony.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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Iowa ranked 72nd in scoring and 117th in total offense under new coordinator Tim Lester last season, an improvement over the previous two years when the Hawkeyes were at or near the bottom of the FBS rankings in both categories.—
John Bohnenkamp,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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The 30-year gilt yield soared up to 30 basis points at one point, marking a fresh 27-year high, and was last up 25 basis points.—
Chloe Taylor,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Golden is better than gilded, but even gilt is better than iron.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Fancywork.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fancywork. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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