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as in plowing
to cut into and turn over the sod of (a piece of land) using a bladed implement
we had to furrow the field before we could plant the wheat
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Despite the steady stream of guests plowing through the buffet, the staff have it under control.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026 -
Rather than plowing down anyone, a tackle is when a player slides feet first to dislodge the ball from an opposing player.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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Nothing kills an outfit faster than a rigid denim waistband digging into your sides or linen trousers wrinkling at the first sign of sitting.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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This helps prevent wrinkling and allows the sheets to be cleaned thoroughly, Sullivan and Wang say.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
27 Apr. 2026
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This step builds on the eye cream by extending that moisture barrier across the full face and preventing the delicate eye area from drying out and creasing as the day goes on.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Flexi-form technology prevents creasing, while light refracting pigments blur the look of fine lines and texture.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Furrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furrowing. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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