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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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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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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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In the Arctic, temperature gradients and thermal convection are the dominant drivers of atmospheric turbulence.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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These wind gusts are usually the product of strong pressure gradients or large changes in pressure over short distances.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring, and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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Camp Jeep is another main attraction, which allows riders to experience a thrilling 28-foot incline and other obstacles in a Jeep driven by a professional driver.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The center features a video wall where feeds from license plate readers and pan tilt zoom cameras are monitored.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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In a South Coast Conference tilt, Akira’Ley Vazquez and Olivia Araujo each finished two-for-four, hitting a home run respectively as Greater New Bedford cruised to a 5-1 victory over Seekonk.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The official property listing leans into the rarity of the apartment’s layout and its position high above the city.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Affia’s catalog leans into science fiction and fantasy stories centered on Black characters.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Six different Yankees batters had challenged a pitch, the most in baseball thus far.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Reynard confirmed Rzenno knows the strike zone well from having caught so many pitches.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hand tools for gardens, such as shovels, rakes, pickaxes, and tree loppers.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
4 Apr. 2026
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Swenson grabbed a rake and a green recycling bucket, and her daughter managed to trap it under the bucket until first responders arrived.—
Logan Hall,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The agricultural region in the hills of northeast Oceanside has long been known for its commercial production of flowers, tomatoes, avocadoes, citrus and other crops.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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City of Steamboat Springs But the impact of Howelsen Hill goes beyond Olympians; Bannister said the hill is still the heart of the mountain community.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Glacis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacis. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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