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as in doors
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
be sure to latch the gate when you leave so the dog doesn't get out
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as in fences
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Many of the walls, doors, and mirrors appeared to have substances smeared across them, the thermostat was changed to 50 degrees, and the back door was left open.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025 -
Globally, Moleskine is sold in some 29,000 doors around the world, including 60 of its own stores.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Sovereign credit ratings function as valves on private credit flows giving CRAs access to the whole economy—through governments to national banks, insurance companies, enterprises and infrastructure projects.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Now, some minimally invasive procedures allow for the replacement and repair of heart valves.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Health,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Gates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gates. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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