lacing (into)

present participle of lace (into)

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • In a post-draft interview on the Bills’ flagship radio station WGR 550-AM, Beane lashed out at the hosts for criticizing his lack of attention to wide receiver throughout the offseason.
    Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Delhi has been consistently prioritizing cold interests over all else—engaging with the junta in Myanmar, refraining from openly criticizing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, engaging both Iran and Israel, and getting closer toward recognizing the Taliban as Afghanistan’s official government.
    Happymon Jacob, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Add Miami International Airport to the list of airports that aren’t airing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s video blaming Democrats for the ongoing shutdown of the federal government.
    Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2025
  • In addition, many Department of Education employees who were furloughed were surprised to see a message blaming Democrats for the government shutdown inserted into their out-of-office replies.
    NPR, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In 2019-20 and 2020-21, just six per cent of throw-ins from the attacking third were sent into the penalty area.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • And, while large-scale armies were attacking one another with a vast arsenal of technological advancements, De Stijl architects and theorists were observing great opportunities for a better world based on this massive scale and these new technologies.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Sneaker waves are especially concerning, capable of knocking people off their feet, pulling them into cold ocean water, or trapping them under logs.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As the government shutdown began, polls showed voters were divided on who to blame, with many faulting both parties.
    Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
  • And the distribution lines were already faulting all over LA.
    Chiara Eisner, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Highlights include tractor rides around the farm, a corn maze, a pumpkin patch and pumpkin painting, along with music, local vendors, children’s crafts, panning for gems and a farm stand full of farm fresh flowers and produce, including local honey.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • And a long, lingering shot panning up a woman’s body in an advertisement for soda.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • What To Know The Philippines' inter-agency National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea on Monday released drone footage showing a Chinese coast guard ship lashing a Philippine boat with its water cannon.
    Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Coastal areas of suburban Long Island could see flooding, with up to 3 inches (about 8 centimeters) of rain and lashing winds expected, the weather service said.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The timeless look is versatile enough for dressing down with a pair of jeans and a sweater or elevating with a maxi dress and some gold jewelry.
    Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
  • For the first stretch of Erupcja, Charli almost dissolves into the screen, not like an outsize personality who’s dressing down for a part, but like someone who isn’t able to repurpose her considerable ability to hold our attention — or to give us any sense of what’s on her character’s mind.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Lacing (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacing%20%28into%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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