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huntings

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plural of hunting

as in ambushes

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These columns were the target of frequent ambushes, as were the trains and buses that carried refugees across the new borders.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
Humans prepare for warfare with more surveillance, taking to higher ground to gather information, conducting ambushes and raids, and quietly spying on enemy territory to avoid detection.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 16 July 2026

Definition of ambushes

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Pulling crab traps with his three kids and the five-minute commute to work are perks of his newfound island life.

— Katie Nanton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
The inspector found organic matter in the ice machine, fly traps hanging in the kitchen and a dead roach in the hand sink drain.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026

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In recent years and as online culture changed, Hilton toned down his public attacks and appeared to embrace fatherhood and adopt a kinder public persona, even integrating more family-friendly content on his site.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Russia set new wartime records for both the scale and pace of its missile attacks on Ukraine in July, according to data released by the Ukrainian Air Force.

— Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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Doyle was a starter on three straight 100-plus loss teams in Colorado, but will now suit up for AL Central-leading White Sox, who are one of baseball's biggest surprises just two years after setting a modern record with 121 losses.

— Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2026
There were a couple of surprises when Roberto De Zerbi announced his squad for Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season tour of Australia and New Zealand.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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Chicagoans hear reports of assaults on trains and violent robberies in places like Wicker Park and mass shootings on the South and West sides, which have also crept into the Loop.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Phillips was considered the most gifted running back prospect of his generation but domestic violence, assaults, probation violations, prison sentences, and ultimately a murder charge overshadowed the talent.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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