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as in to mow
to bring down by cutting
laboriously hewed trees to build their rude log cabins
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as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
no longer was able to hew to the party line and so he switched political parties
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Recent Examples of hew
Colleen McCain Nelson, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Some companies are respectful stewards of a star’s image, hewing as closely as possible to that celebrity’s values.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
This itinerary hews close to the river, focusing on the central Hudson Valley cities of Kingston, Hudson and Beacon, as well as villages, hamlets and rural outposts worth a detour.
—Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Rough-hewn reclaimed wood beams, varying door heights, and intentionally mismatched vintage hardware create an authenticity often lacking in new construction.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
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In some cases, while working under deadlines and pressure, my language unintentionally hewed too closely to theirs.
—Colleen McCain Nelson, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Some companies are respectful stewards of a star’s image, hewing as closely as possible to that celebrity’s values.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
This itinerary hews close to the river, focusing on the central Hudson Valley cities of Kingston, Hudson and Beacon, as well as villages, hamlets and rural outposts worth a detour.
—Ingrid K. Williams, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Rough-hewn reclaimed wood beams, varying door heights, and intentionally mismatched vintage hardware create an authenticity often lacking in new construction.
—Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Hew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hew. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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