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noun

plural of knout

as in straps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of knout

as in hides

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Noun

The player holds onto the controller, but unlike most console controllers, there are straps or grips that keep them safely in the player’s hands.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Just like Sweeney and Garner’s overalls, this $60 find has the classic look, including adjustable straps with metal hardware, side button closures, and functional front, back, and chest pockets.

— Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

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Yet the secondhand market often hides real bargains for those willing to hunt them down.

— Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
As recalled in the book, a group of outlaws hides out in the town of Derry while fleeing the FBI, robbing and murdering store owners and causing all-around chaos.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of hides

Noun

Farmers facing restrictions on irrigating their crops are warning of smaller fruit harvests and rising prices this season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Despite Han Solo's protestations to the contrary, travelling faster than light on screen is usually just as straightforward as dusting crops.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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In most states, someone who switches and later wants to return to traditional Medicare may not be able to buy a Medigap supplemental policy at a standard rate.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The video switches over to drone footage just before Ship hits the water, capturing from above the dramatic splashdown — and Ship's survival, despite the outbreak of a sizeable fire around its nose.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 July 2026

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Applying this rule to back-to-school clothes, summer swimwear, and winter boots takes minimal extra effort (plus a little storage space) and slashes kid clothing budgets in half.

— Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 31 July 2026
Continue reading … DOLLAR DIPLOMACY — Taco Bell slashes prices on lettuce-free favorites to win back wary customers.

— , FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

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