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Verb
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But if so, that original dream did not last long in the face of the torrent of money that soon started flooding his way.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025 -
Americans are still flooding into money market funds, despite the the Federal Reserve’s latest campaign to lower borrowing costs.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Ashcraft then started wetting down the roof of her family’s home until they were ordered to evacuate.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Her lifestyle website recommends wetting down the tub with warm water, then applying a paste consisting of a mix of baking soda and a dollop of dish soap.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 June 2025
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The very air, suddenly, was misted with pornography.—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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For wet methods, the brand recommends mixing one part fabric softener with three parts water in a spray bottle and misting the interior before wiping with a dry cloth.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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San Diego County Assessor Jordan Marks said his office, and the tax collector’s, have been inundated with in-person visits and phone calls about higher bills.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Every day, we are inundated with imagery urging us to work harder, buy more … and never stop.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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The press has been deluged with letters from horrified subscribers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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But as Sora sits atop the iOS App Store with over 1 million downloads, experts worry about its potential to deluge the internet with historical misinformation and deepfakes of deceased historical figures who cannot consent to or opt out of Sora’s AI models.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Apply a paste of equal parts hydrogen peroxide and baking soda to the grout lines on tile floors, shower walls, counters, or other tile surfaces.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Moose was showered with pets before being reunited with his owners, according to People.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Add remaining 1/4 cup melted butter; stir until mixture is evenly moistened and begins to clump together.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Simply moisten the skin on the face and massaging the formula in circular motions.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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Avocado Eye Cream to hydrate and de-puff your under-eyes, along with the rich Creme De Corps Body Lotion to lock in moisture post-shower.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The jelly mask also has collagen to help hydrate and boost skin elasticity.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Hose (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hose%20%28down%29. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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