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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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The painting, surrounded by scaffolding while the church undergoes repairs, is full of thrusting diagonals and shadowy figures, a meditation on both extreme suffering and pointed indifference to it.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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Chevrolet has equipped the vehicle with a striking 11-inch diagonal infotainment touchscreen, paired with an 8-inch driver information display.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Nike Air Max 95 Big Bubble Tech updates the retro running shoe with new upper materials, eschewing the typical gradient suede construction for a no-sew synthetic build.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Lee was walking us along a sweetness gradient, beginning with a savory on-ramp of legumes and caviar and arriving at a place of unambiguous dessert.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Be prepared for a few steep inclines (and, unfortunately, background traffic noise from a nearby road).—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
16 May 2026
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As Meernik explained, participants began by walking on a treadmill that gradually increased in incline and speed, and kept going until continuing became unsafe or too hard.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
13 May 2026
Noun
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One which changes profoundly with the tilts and turn of the planet, yet its essence holds true.—
Nick Scott,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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The best Monday night matchup, though, may be the Week 5 tilt between the Bills and Rams in Los Angeles.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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The Glamaker Puf-sleeve Blouse leans into that shift with its mix of eyelet and lace detailing, plus a subtle puff sleeve that adds shape without feeling overdone.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
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The company’s public framing leans so heavily on markets as an early proving ground.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The Dodgers’ rotation is set for the rest of the series, with right-hander Emmet Sheehan taking the mound Tuesday and Shohei Ohtani set to pitch (and likely hit as well) on Wednesday, the division lead hanging in the balance.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Jackson is betting that his outside pitch will win over antiestablishment conservatives.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Prepare the Planting Location To prepare your planting site for clover, dethatch your existing lawn with a metal rake or detacher, and also consider aerating the soil with a soil aerator.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2026
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The fast rake into the rear hatch is supposed to give the new model a sportier look.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
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The Hippie Tree — a giant eucalyptus perched at the top of a dusty hill — is a quick jaunt from downtown.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Craving rolling hills, olive groves, and a glass of Chianti at dusk?—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
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“Glacis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacis. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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