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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
Noun
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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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Tenzing–Hillary Airport — Lukla, Nepal This airport is something of a gateway to Mount Everest, Lukla’s 527-meter (1,729 feet) runway combines a steep gradient, a mountain wall backdrop, and a valley drop-off that removes the possibility of a go-around, forcing pilots to commit fully to landing.—
Karina Acharya,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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But best of all is the palette—a gradient of frosty hues ranging from white to slate blue that will stand out on your kitchen counter long after winter’s end.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Yards with narrow passages, tight corners, and many obstacles like trees, shrubs, or garden beds, or steep inclines make the use of a riding lawnmower, especially a traditional riding mower, more tedious than helpful.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
22 Feb. 2026
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There's also Le Rouge, which has two slopes with a slightly bigger incline to progress, and La Chaux, which sits a little higher up the mountain for beginners looking for more of a challenge.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Shrouded in a thick haze, Titan is about half the size of Earth and even larger than Mercury — so massive that its gravitational pull makes Saturn wobble and tilt.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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The end of that Warriors tilt was like watching a train wreck in slow motion.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2026
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Compared to traditional date-night cuisine, Hart’s limited menu leans into pungent ingredients like anchovies, garlic and blue cheese.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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Dressed in a plaid button up, the 41-year-old leans into a digital camera on a tripod, with a long telephoto lens pointed toward that plane, and slowly counts.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Sailors loaded the bases after two batters were hit by pitches with a single in between them.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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That included a double on the 11th pitch of his at-bat in the fourth inning of the Padres’ 6-5 loss to the Cubs.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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It can also be achieved by using an electric dethatcher, tow-behind dethatcher or a lawn mower dethatcher blade that performs the same function as a thatch rake, only without manual labor.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Robin suggests using a carpet rake or rubber broom with a low-profile head if clearance allows.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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And while that may be the hill on which negotiations devolve, the baseline contention by the MLB Players Association is that the problem is not every owner is trying to win.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Joe Cihlar said what the rolling hills surrounding Lake Minnewaska provide is a unique climate with cold air draining to the lake below them.—
Michael Johnson,
Twin Cities,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Glacis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacis. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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