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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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To prevent knee pain while running on the treadmill, Saad suggests setting the incline to 1 percent to mimic running outside.—
Danielle Zickl,
Outside,
8 Mar. 2026
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Experts agree that the next step is the incline push-up, a slightly more challenging modification.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In 2024, Kansas City went 11-0 in tilts decided by eight points or fewer.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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Included in the base price for the Studio Display XDR is your choice of either a stand with height and tilt adjustment, or VESA-mounting hardware for wall- or arm-mounting the monitor.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 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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Loosen the top layer of soil with a rake.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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When working in the garden, use a rake to shake the bushes before sticking your hands into an area where snakes hide.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The city is surrounded by rolling hills that turn a vivid green in spring and are dotted with incredible wineries that offer sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.—
Annie Daly,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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South Palms guests looking for a proper day trip can arrange the resort’s private van ride to the Chocolate Hills, a stunning (and bizarre) geographical phenomenon of over 1,200 inexplicably conical hills that turn brown during the first half of the year.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Glacis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacis. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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