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knouts 1 of 2

noun

plural of knout

as in straps

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knouts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of knout

as in hides

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Noun

Three smaller 21mm versions on colorful leather straps round out the collection at $795.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Most examples were produced with 18-karat rose- or pink-gold cases, engraved 18-karat white-gold mainplates, and leather straps.

— Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

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On the day of the scavenger hunt, the team hides its creations around town, while ravenous worm-hunters eagerly await their first hint of where a ceramic worm decorated to look like a pickle, or a crayon, or a rainbow dinosaur, can be found.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
When Seungil says the visits are over for good, Minjeong grabs Ppoppo on impulse and hides out at a friend’s place, where her joy soon tips into obsession.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Some agricultural producers are selling their crops sooner, even at less attractive prices, in order to maintain sufficient operating liquidity.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Consequently, it is often grown in rotation with other crops to help improve soil fertility.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

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The scene switches to a beautiful cliffside mansion overlooking the ocean.

— Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026
And since the vessel switches up its path based on the seasons and conditions at sea, passengers will see different astounding sights throughout the year.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

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Northrop Grumman slashes overall weight and reduces total part counts, manufacturing combat-ready autonomous jets at a fraction of typical costs.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
The company wants Starship to be a fully and rapidly reusable transport system that slashes the cost of spaceflight.

— Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026

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