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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The announcement comes as pressure from customers and consumer advocates mounts on technology companies to cover rising energy costs tied to the AI infrastructure boom.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026 -
The officers have a shift schedule in place and a vet on standby to make sure their mounts don’t overheat.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The quieter shores of Fallen Leaf Lake give visitors the chance to experience the serenity of the mountains just a short drive from town.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Itineraries will explore the French Riviera, Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast and the shores of Sicily.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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Science is only one of the pillars of Mashpi.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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There was a point when Matos and Marco Luciano were considered future pillars of the organization, but both former top prospects have seen their time with the Giants end in recent months.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Close combat has become increasingly rare; in such an environment, the advantage shifts to whichever side can sustain pressure and deploy reinforcements more efficiently.—
Olivier Kempf,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Albin stressed the importance of keeping his roster upright ahead of Year 2, knowing there are no more reinforcements coming with just one transfer portal window — which closed in January.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Students enrolled in public schools can also benefit from scholarships that help pay for tutoring, specialized services, learning technology, transportation or other educational supports.—
Claudia Nachtigal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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Family caregivers usually provide long-term services and supports, nearly all of which are unpaid, the research found.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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One look at Pacas’ fresh face, complete with a smile still full of braces, and those years may not seem so far away for this 19-year-old.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Five interchangeable tips, including two standard jet heads, an orthodontic tip ideal for braces, a periodontal jet tip that's gentle on gums, and a tongue cleaner.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Mountings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountings. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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