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Recent Examples of fireplugHis fireplug vitality surrendered only to his untamed playing, boogie feel and volumes upon volumes of mesmerizing riffs.—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025 The newest member of the new-look Red Sox is an aggressive, fireplug of a player, which is why Cora keeps comparing him to the sainted Dustin Pedroia.—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025 At 41 inches tall and 161 pounds per side, this fireplug of a speaker delivers impressive dynamic range at realistic (live music) levels and will admirably fill all but the most gigantic spaces with detailed yet unfatiguing sound.—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2025 The newest member of the new-look Red Sox is an aggressive, fireplug of a player, which is why Cora keeps comparing him to the sainted Dustin Pedroia.—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025 Gudea looks a bit like a fireplug.—Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021 Not bad for a 5-9, 165-pound fireplug from southeastern Massachusetts.—BostonGlobe.com, 31 Oct. 2021 The son of an immigrant junk dealer, Mr. Asner had a fireplug build, jowly countenance and workingman’s semblance that are not traditionally considered the raw materials of stardom.—Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2021 Butler was a fireplug of man, with glasses and a thick neck, wearing a sharply creased dress white uniform that seemed to almost gleam under the courtroom’s fluorescent lights.—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 20 Dec. 2019
This suburban Milwaukee community is increasing its water rate by 22%
South Milwaukee’s water rates are increasing by about 22% to recover costs of multiple construction projects, including lead pipe replacements.
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Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
Back in 2001, some anthropologists got permission from a museum to borrow twenty-four clay pipe fragments that had been dug up in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon, where Shakespeare used to live.
The former's longtime, hall-of-fame songwriting collaborator Bernie Taupin and Carlile contributed lyrics, with Watt acting as the producer, mediator and creative conduit.
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Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
The consultant also documented a leak into a primary electrical conduit pathway that presents a significant safety hazard, according to court documents.
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Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2025
Our home’s ventilation is only as good as the air vents and ducts are clean.
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Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
Eye drops and tear duct plugs can help treat dry eyes, while medications and stress relief can help relieve headaches.
Consider speaking to your healthcare provider if dry eyes or headaches are interfering with your daily life or causing extreme symptoms.
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