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kennels

noun

plural of kennel

as in cages

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as in trenches

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The animals were kept in cages or kennels filled with feces or were tied up, and all of them were covered in ticks and fleas, according to the outlet.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Territorial animals such as crocodiles must be isolated, which requires more cages and in turn, more funding.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of cages

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French authorities wanted to honor the ‘’blood spilled″ during WWI by Muslim soldiers who died in trenches of Verdun and beyond to defend France, Hafiz said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Ninety-five episodes later, Arthur was back in the acting trenches again.

— Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026

Definition of trenches

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In 397 plate appearances, Hunter Goodman has hit 31 long balls (3rd in MLB), tallied 57 RBIs and scored 64 runs (15th in MLB).

— Data Skrive, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Just shy of half of their runs — 11 of 23 — came across two games (an 8-6 loss to the Brewers on Saturday and 8-5 loss to the Astros on Monday).

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of runs

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Start by making sure your gutters and downspouts are clean and directing water away from your home’s foundation.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Rain barrel water, for example, is collected from rooftops and gutters where bird droppings and other contaminants may be present.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of gutters

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The third-year edge rusher arrived at camp at 265 pounds, more than 10 pounds heavier than he was listed at last season.

— Tyler M. Carmona July 29, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
More than a month after a massive fire swept through the warehouse, Lineage is still working to remove more than 85 million pounds of weeks-old food, which has brought rancid odors, flies and rats to the surrounding area.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of pounds

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As the dikes spread, the region faced earthquakes and brought back into action long dormant faults, draining the magma beneath the ridge.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026
City officials warned residents in the vicinity of the dikes to prepare to evacuate.

— Kansas City Public Library staff, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

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