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Recent Examples of glacis
Forming a strong glacis in Europe’s east will require the United States to incorporate Ukraine into the U.S.-led defensive perimeter.
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A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2023
If a large laser takes five seconds to burn through a tank’s glacis plate, a modern chemical energy gun can engage two separate targets in the same amount of time.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2020
Instead, the succeeding Jewish kingdom under Hasmonean rule cut into the glacis during construction in later years.
—National Geographic, 22 Apr. 2016
A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2023
If a large laser takes five seconds to burn through a tank’s glacis plate, a modern chemical energy gun can engage two separate targets in the same amount of time.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2020
Instead, the succeeding Jewish kingdom under Hasmonean rule cut into the glacis during construction in later years.
—National Geographic, 22 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glacis
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For a bolder statement, opt for larger 24-inch squares laid on the diagonal, making the space feel more expansive.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
22 Nov. 2025
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That approach inevitably leaves large gaps on the flanks, which the visitors looked to exploit with long diagonals.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The peach-plum gradient gown is the creation of Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen, whose high-fantasy sculptural gowns emphasize movement and eye-tricking form, often to gravity-defying effect.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The digital printing system enables complex artwork and color gradients to be reproduced on lightweight materials, including satin, stretch tulle, and pleated viscose—simultaneously reducing waste and simplifying production processes.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2026
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The result is a strong ability to climb inclines, and better balance on more rugged, technical terrain.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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Special pilot training is required to land safely on the incline.—
Karina Acharya,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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While climatologists follow the calendar to define the seasons, nature follows the Earth’s tilt and its position around the sun.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Mar. 2026
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Eaton blows out Franklin to advance Haslet Eaton broke open a close game after one quarter en route to a 64-35 win over El Paso Franklin in a Class 6A Division I area-round tilt on Friday afternoon at Odessa Permian High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2026
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The winner will move on to the November general election, where the district's strong Democratic lean will shape the race's competitiveness.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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No one is competing for attention—the aesthetic leans East Coast understated luxury, with linen sets, oversized sun hats, and Hermès slides rather than logo-forward designer pieces—but most guests dress just polished enough to match the surrounding setting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Dollander gave big league hitters too much credit last season, trying to bait hitters with errant pitches.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
3 Mar. 2026
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What’s the pitch to talent, and how many are genuinely nervous about getting stuff wrong?—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Mar. 2026
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Simply fluff it up with a rake and add a thin new layer on top, unless mold or heavy compaction is present.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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The city's 2025 leaf rake-out deadline fell during a Thanksgiving weekend storm that dropped up to 8 inches of snow in Milwaukee.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Sterling Community Center sits where the high school used to, up a hill from a football field where over a dozen Black middle and high school students who are part of a mentorship/STEM program ran drills with their coaches the Sunday prior to Jackson lying in state at the State House.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Competitors often cite the hills of west Little Rock as the highlight and most challenging part of the marathon due to the gain in elevation and the scenery that comes with it.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Glacis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacis. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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