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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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Cherki and Phil Foden, the two technical creators in the squad, have bonded by becoming the go-to partner for each other in warm-ups, trying to outdo one another with their juggling and long diagonals to test each other’s touch.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Slice tenderloins crosswise on the diagonal.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
18 Aug. 2025
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At just 265 meters long but climbing a steep 17 percent gradient, the Glória Funicular saves passengers a challenging uphill walk in only about three minutes.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Chinese team developed a material that exploits this gradient to produce electricity.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Sep. 2025
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Although nestled on a slight incline, the sheer power of the storm was no match.—
Sophia Leone,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Some incline toward Olympian detachment, others missionary zeal.—
Richard Renaldi,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Text neck syndrome causes rounded shoulders and a forward head tilt that can become permanent, as well as chronic neck pain.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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At these times, Earth’s axial tilt aligns in such a way that the solar wind can connect more efficiently with the planet’s magnetic field.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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In his most recent head-to-head on June 24, Holloway lost by a lean to fellow American Dyan Beard in Ostrava.—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Analysts on both sides of the aisle believe Cornyn would be a stronger general election candidate, although any GOP standard-bearer would be favored given Texas’ strong Republican lean.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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An indoor dome will be built on the current main pitch and connected to the existing academy building, which will undergo an extensive revamp on the site at Kirkby, nine miles north east of the city.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Cat Miller used to dissect complex financial reports with precision, crafting investment pitches that could move millions.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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After week upon week of cutting the grass in the summer heat, homeowners are ready to switch out their lawn mowers for rakes and leaf blowers.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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This best-selling set of adjustable wire shelves would fit nicely and still leave room for a few tall lawn tools like rakes and shovels to lean against the wall.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The city lies close to the Tennessee border and is part of the larger Tennessee Valley region, which is known for its rolling hills, rivers, and strong ties to aerospace and defense industries.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Every window, patio, and balcony is a reminder of Terranea’s coastal location among the stunning hills and cliffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Glacis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacis. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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