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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 shoes also feature thin straps that wrap around the wearer’s heels to secure them in place, hence the slingback construction.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026
In addition to their glove-like design with a high vamp that completely covers the toes, the flats also have criss-cross Mary Jane straps for an elegant touch.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2026

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In the game, players can cultivate their patches, grow oversized crops, and get down and dirty to protect their harvest or steal someone else’s.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026
Sunday’s attacks cut electricity in two northern towns, shutting markets and bakeries and threatening hospitals, water supplies and winter crops as diesel shortages leave few alternatives.

— Hamza Fahmy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

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At room temperature, this microscopic waiting room slashes charge loss by a 75% compared to conventional materials.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
Using a sharp knife, make crosswise slashes every 2 in [5 cm] along the body, cutting down to the bone.

— Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

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