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Verb
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The man, wearing a yellow shirt and black shorts, walks up to the woman and immediately swings the hammer at her head.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Lily Heckathorn dominated in the circle in three innings of work, allowing not hits or walks and striking out nine batters in a perfect game.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bama pitcher Vic Moten apparently got all those walks out of her system in the first inning.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Apr. 2026
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The episode ends as John walks out among Carolyn’s cries.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This two-piece strikes the right balance between casual and stylish.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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The lightweight knit strikes the ideal balance between polished and utilitarian, dressing up a casual look in seconds.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Locks out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locks%20out. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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