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Recent Examples of gnashingWhich would make a nice change of pace from the collective teeth-gnashing in FoCo lately.—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025 Beyond this, however, there was a fair amount of teeth gnashing about the fact that the United States faces a serious threat from China, which appears to be on course to put humans on the Moon before NASA can return there with the Artemis Program.—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Sep. 2025
Add trinity mix and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring often, until softened and scraping up any brown bits on bottom of pan, 8 to 10 minutes.
An old rag leaves behind streaks and lint, and a sponge can be abrasive, scratching the glass surface.
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
The procedure prevents the cat from being able to extend their claws, and is usually done to prevent them from scratching people, other animals, or furniture.
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