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gault

noun

Definition of gault

chiefly British

as in clay

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Investigators also seized boxes that had been resealed and were ready to ship, packages containing modeling clay instead of fragrance products, additional modeling clay, a heat gun, glue and packaging materials, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Sinner, 24, won the first five Masters 1000 events of 2026, including two on hardcourts (Indian Wells and Miami) and three on clay (Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome).

— Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of clay

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While the driver struggles at the wheel, the rest of the crew must scout, scream directions to the driver and operate winches to pull the rig out of mud or dangle it over cliffs.

— Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
The boots of an MTA work crew and one reporter began to slosh through mud.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026

Definition of mud

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To make the most of your time, bake a batch of cornbread while the gumbo simmers.

— Emily Goldman, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026
All the Louisiana lifers create a richer, deeper culture with their own food (gumbo and beignets), music (New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz) and festivals (Mardi Gras).

— Matt Baker, New York Times, 17 July 2026

Definition of gumbo

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Nicknamed the Emerald Coast, this land has miles of golden-sand beach on one side, mangrove estuaries, evergreen rainforest, and Sierra Madre mountains on the other.

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
These skilled hunters stalk their prey in a variety of ways, from hydroplaning onto the sand to grab seals to corralling fish into big bait balls for a snack.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026

Definition of sand

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Tszyu has never lost on home soil, and this is his middleweight debut in front of a Sydney crowd.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
His extradition shortly after leaving office marked a rare chance at justice for Hondurans, who feared his hold on the country's justice system would never allow a conviction on Honduran soil.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026

Definition of soil

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An 864Wh battery provides an advertised range of up to 80 miles under ideal riding conditions, while 20-by-4-inch fat tires and front and rear suspension help create a more comfortable ride over gravel and uneven roads.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
In a letter obtained by TMZ, Hostin argued her son mistakenly entered the property while jogging after spotting what appeared to be a gravel incline suitable for hill training.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

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