as in mounts
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
built a new mounting for the engine
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Republicans hope that more Democratic senators will break ranks with their leadership and vote to reopen the government as pressure mounts from voters.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025 -
When adversity mounts, when the negativity starts peaking, when a season seems poised to head off the rails, Harbaugh has shown an ability to keep everything on track.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Quieter shores include Tiger Shores, Ross Witham Beach, and Bathtub Beach.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sunset Fest Cabo — the luxury event billed as a yacht-rock paradise on the sandy shores of Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico — is facing rough waters as a majority of the artists scheduled for the three-day lineup have suddenly dropped from the roster.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Authorities said the building’s foundation pillars gave way while construction workers were laying down concrete.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Strategic pillars are scholarships and student investment; programmatic innovation and resources; talent discovery and development; research and advocacy; and institutional capacity building.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Panthers might be able to bring back some notable reinforcements following Sunday’s blowout loss against the New England Patriots.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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With their trade deadline reinforcements in, this team has few holes.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Head Start programs with grant cycles that begin in October will likely experience disruptions in the short term, according to First Focus on Children, a bipartisan advocacy nonprofit focused on supports for women and children.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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This includes the Texas Family First pilot program, which received $23 million in state funding to continue the program aimed at preventing children from entering foster care through supports such as mental health and behavioral health services.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Betty, a quirky Mexican American with adult braces and cute red prescription glasses, often incorporated her culture into her ensembles using bright colors and patterns, like her famous poncho with the city of Guadalajara emblazoned across the front.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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Timm’s smile widened, revealing braces adorned with orange, black and white rubber bands – her personal tribute to monarch migration season.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Mountings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountings. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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