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kneads

verb

present tense third-person singular of knead

as in pats

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Each function compares itself to that function at other companies of similar scale and the functional leader pats themselves on the back for being ahead or at least not behind.

— Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Mama pats Rafa’s head then ruffles his hair.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026

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Pulitzer-Prize finalist Daniel Mason molds his new novel around Miles Krzelewski, married to a Stanford academic superstar, twelve years tardy on his dissertation.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
The startup takes existing waste such as rice husks, turns them into further mush and then molds them into things like forks and spoons.

— Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026

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When investigations uncover evidence of criminal activity, DOI routinely works with prosecutors and law enforcement agencies to pursue criminal charges in addition to administrative or civil actions.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The lightweight linen-blend fabric keeps things airy, while the classic wide-leg silhouette works with everything from flip-flops during the day to strappy sandals at night.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

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After Weyland-Yutani’s spaceship collides with Prodigy City, Wendy and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 July 2026
This robust culture forms the core of an Employee Value Proposition, offering a unique competitive advantage.

— Gary Zammit, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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Seconds later, Bella, an 11-year-old husky, jumps in and chases the bear across the driveway and away from the child.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Tired of spending his days simply delighting in psychological torture and revenge, Lestat publicly chases the life of a famous rock star, writing and producing an album and performing in a cross-country tour while maintaining a fake vampire persona.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026

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