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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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Help your dahlias stand out more by adding in a few lighter colors to balance things out—gradient peach, light yellow, or blush pink dahlias add dimension.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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That translates to vibrant color, smooth fills and gradients, and notably good contrast.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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Other disruptive technologies of the future could dent their incline.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In January, Unitree showcased its G1 robot’s smooth walking and running system, demonstrating agility, stability, and precise control on inclines and uneven terrain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Irving is in his second season with the Buccaneers, who enter the contest at 3-1 after dropping their Week 4 tilt against the Philadelphia Eagles.—
Josh Buckhalter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Immediately pour sugar mixture into prepared cake pan; tilt pan to spread evenly.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Each October, the historic property leans into its spooky legacy with Halloween balls and themed events that pair perfectly with its Rocky Mountain setting.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The color palette of Lounge’s fall 2025 collection leans into autumn with shades of tan, cherry, chocolate and black, showcased across a range of textures that include brushed alpaca, sculpted denim, and sheer fabrics.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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His time in New York was filled with pitch tipping and walking five batters every nine innings.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Snell used 91 pitches to navigate his seven innings, before four relievers needed 76 pitches to navigate the final two innings.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Remove it with a garden rake or have the lawn aerated to break it down.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Then pop off the front wheel of your two-wheeler, and attach the forks to the front-loader's steering mechanism, tweaking for rake.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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Its water supply was perennially ensured with massive reservoirs cut into bedrock to the east of the hill upon which it was founded.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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That’s among the reasons Sunday on the hill at Bethpage Black was perhaps the best moment in Lowry’s golfing life.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Glacis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacis. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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