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Recent Examples of glove
Jarren Duran, pinch-hitting for Andruw Monasterio, struck out swinging, and Connor Wong’s choppy grounder was easily gloved by Okamoto in the latter.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Instead of getting square and putting his body behind the bouncing puck, Luukkonen tried to glove it.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Luukkonen came out of his crease in an attempt to glove it, only to have the puck bounce past him.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 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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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Instead of getting square and putting his body behind the bouncing puck, Luukkonen tried to glove it.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Luukkonen came out of his crease in an attempt to glove it, only to have the puck bounce past him.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 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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There’s a big frontier out there to conquer, and Courseau is now enough of a cowboy to rope it, brand it, and ride it into the sunset.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The lawsuit has also roped in debate over the bureau’s February 2026 policy, which the government contends has replaced earlier guidance issued under an executive order that Lamberth initially enjoined last June.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2026
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Shakespeare’s comedies especially understand the joy of watching people get trapped in schemes and plots well beyond their control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Seven men in search of gold were trapped in the mazelike cave network in Xaisomboun province more than a week ago when heavy rain and flash flooding blocked the only entrance.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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After the evil Skeletor (Jared Leto) snatches his parents, Adam is plucked out of Eternia and returns years later from the human world to assume his true identity as He-Man and save the planet.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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Varley then threw three cups of water and ice at the employee, snatched his nametag off his suit jacket and broke four glasses by dropping them on the floor, according to what staff told police in the affidavit.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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One of the worst moments was bagging up Weston’s clothes and giving them to police for sniffer dogs to use.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Give your hefty designer bags a break from the sand and swap in this summer-friendly alternative instead.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Stop here for suggestions on the best nearby dog-friendly parks for your pup, to pick up breakfast vouchers, and to grab a list of participating local businesses that offer discounts to Hotel Lucia guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Rollins sneakily grabbed the title and put it near his abdomen.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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That Rose is always learning new things about Palm Beach himself is part of what keeps him hooked on the town and eager to share it with visitors.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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However, the episode ends with a fisherman hooking an unknown big catch in the very lake where the billionaire's body lies.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Ah, but Fort Wayne score three times in the third period, netting the game-tying goal with six seconds left to force OT.—
Jeff Rosen,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Rae Burrell netted a career-high 22 points, but coach Lynne Roberts was unhappy with the offense overall.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Another came on a comebacker that nailed his right-pitching thumb in the fourth.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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We low-key think Genevieve might have nailed it.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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“Glove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glove. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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