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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Soaring property taxes are shaping up as a key issue in the March primary elections, with candidates trading blame as the pressure mounts.—
Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026 -
Pressure mounts on the prime minister That skepticism has gained traction with British lawmakers across partisan lines, with Starmer facing a ferocious backlash from within his own party.—
Emmet Lyons,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhood/area A quaint village on Morocco’s Atlantic shores, Oualidia feels like a true dose of escapism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Off the Statue of Liberty’s shores.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The coating between the pillars peeled away under strain, but the tops of the pillars remained protected.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Their hands hold a banner with pillars of our democracy written on it, from peace and truth to expression and equity.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Remember, positive reinforcements, such as praise or a hug, can go a long way.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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From offensive line reinforcements to boosts to the wide receiver room and — as always — quarterbacks, our writers pick the biggest need for each NFL team now that the book on Super Bowl LX has closed and the offseason begins.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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LeBaron Moten, District 60’s deputy superintendent for operational supports and programs, or Eduardo Cesario, the deputy superintendent for academic supports and programs, will soon give their recommendations to Superintendent Theresa Plascencia for final consideration.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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In January, Provost William Inboden eliminated 23 staff positions within UT’s Academic Affairs office, shuttering key supports for faculty teaching, undergraduate research, community engagement and advising.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The rebar inside looked like rusted braces without teeth.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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The results point to a future where things like knee braces, exoskeletons, or even joint replacements could be tailored to an individual’s exact joint motion.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Mountings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountings. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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