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Recent Examples of glove
Luukkonen came out of his crease in an attempt to glove it, only to have the puck bounce past him.
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ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Here’s what to look for when buying gauntlet gloves for yourself or as a gift for your favorite gardener.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Red-cheeked kids with runny noses held up hands to be gloved, and ski bros dropped tailgates to facilitate the intake of coffee with the task of buckling boots.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Finland didn’t manage its first shot on net in the third period — and 10th overall — until the 11-minute mark, when Sanni Vanhanen’s snapper was gloved by Frankel.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Here’s what to look for when buying gauntlet gloves for yourself or as a gift for your favorite gardener.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Red-cheeked kids with runny noses held up hands to be gloved, and ski bros dropped tailgates to facilitate the intake of coffee with the task of buckling boots.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Finland didn’t manage its first shot on net in the third period — and 10th overall — until the 11-minute mark, when Sanni Vanhanen’s snapper was gloved by Frankel.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glove
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As part of the effort, the two roped in Sessions, who later tried to broker a meeting for Rodríguez with the CEO of ExxonMobil that had succeeded Trump’s then-secretary of State, Rex Tillerson.—
Joshua Goodman,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The legal dispute has managed to rope in a host of celebrity names, some who might be dragged into court to testify.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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More than 2,000 vehicles were damaged, and some survivors were trapped for as long as 14 hours before rescue crews reached them.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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In Lord of the Flies by William Golding, young boys gradually become feral and sadistic when trapped on an island together, and in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Prospero magically shipwrecks his brother and his allies so that they will all be exiled together under his watch.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Police said the teens broke a glass window, and the suspect snatched $300 from the kiosk’s operator.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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But the Royals snatched the lead back in the bottom of the fourth with some home run magic of their own.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
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The food comes in either canned or bagged and boxed packaging.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
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Much of the Produce Is Sold Bagged Rather than bins piled high with individual veggies and fruits, ALDI sells much of their produce bagged in larger quantities.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Executives said the focus this year has been on grabbing the biggest audiences and on how artificial intelligence is improving data and outcomes.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Reid played a big role in the season-saving quarter as well, scoring six points, grabbing three boards and picking up two assists, including a no-look dish to Gobert for a dunk with three minutes to play.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Devon Toews was called for a hooking penalty, giving Minnesota 63 seconds of 4-on-3 power-play time.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Desperate to save them, records show, doctors inserted tubes into their airways and hooked them up to IVs.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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On March 24, for example, Kalshi’s parlay takers netted about $758,000 before gaining another $457,000 the next day.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2026
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That persona has netted Arlaud three César Awards so far, and nearly a record-breaking fourth earlier this year.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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Maybe the most intriguing cast member is Bessa, whose ambitious and slippery assistant is the key to everything coming unwound, and this young actor nails it.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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While starter Dean Wade didn’t score and didn’t attempt a single shot, Max Strus had 20 points, making six 3-pointers and nailing two free throws.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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“Glove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glove. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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