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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-climbing
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But if those now ascending within the Islamic Republic recognize that national resilience requires political legitimacy, this pause in the fighting could mark the beginning of a different path.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Time,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Researchers documented the fish ascending waterfalls up to approximately 15 meters high, often in groups numbering in the thousands.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The series is now being adapted for the Brazilian market as part of ReelShort’s aim of scaling its content and expanding its global footprint.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Honorable Gays is produced by France’s production banner, French Tuck Media, which focuses on scaling premium unscripted and documentary storytelling to amplify underrepresented voices and reflect the nuance and humor of South Asian and LGBTQ+ communities.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2026
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The transportation network, in hopes of surmounting its budget problems and offsetting rising labor costs, had increased last year what hotels paid annually by 5%, but did not want to go higher.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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The race starts and ends at the corner of Tait and Nicholson avenues, with the challenge of surmounting Cat’s Hill, which has a 23% incline.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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