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hoy

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as in keel

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From there, the builder installs two clamping, adjustable keels called leeboards that act together like a centerboard.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2026
Such low inflation gave the public more confidence in the Fed, which helps keep the economy on an even keel.

— Barbara Hagenbaugh, USA Today, 22 June 2026

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These include the Type 91 surface-to-air missile barge, Type 92 underwater sensing vessel, Type 93 autonomous submarine, and Type 94 surface sensing vessel, all of which form part of the UK’s broader Hybrid Navy concept.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026
The dredge is conducted by crane and excavator barges that dig sand up and deposit it in another barge.

— Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026

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These ardent vows notwithstanding, the riven Ahab periodically yearns for the peace and comforts of home while viewing such tender, human feelings as weakness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Dave’s Hot Chicken, known for its hot chicken tenders, sliders and bites is set to open in a 2,533-square-foot space next to the Panera at 1717 Village West Parkway at Tanger Kansas City at Legends, according to a news release from the outlet mall.

— Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

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Thus, with gravity the ultimate winner of this cosmic tug of war, the star's core collapses, sending violent shockwaves rippling outward into the outer stellar layers, which are ripped away.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 July 2026
Momentus’ spacecraft can also serve as space tugs to ferry smaller satellites or experiments from one orbit to another.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

Definition of tug

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The crew was rescued by local authorities after escaping in a lifeboat, the vessel’s Company Security Officer (CSO) told the maritime organization Sunday morning local time.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
These feature deep-V hulls designed to cut through coastal chop and remain watertight and self-righting like a lifeboat.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026

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