Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nail (down)
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Kennedy’s actions are potentially deadly, and the CDC has the data to prove it.—
Michael A. Hiltzik,
Mercury News,
28 June 2025 -
Venter said there was no evidence to prove that covid-19 had been manipulated in a lab, nor was there any indication the virus had been spreading before December 2019 anywhere outside of China.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2025
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Brands are also showing interest in using LaundRE in their reshoring plans by importing garments from places like Bangladesh and Pakistan and finishing them locally in small quantities to reduce overbuying and waste.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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While the salary cap had only increased by 5% since 2020, slides showed a 60% percent increase in signing bonuses and 42% increase in salary guarantees.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 June 2025
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For this historic journey, Kipyegon utilized male pacers to help establish the pace of the race.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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And the state Riley Act, also passed in 1933, required California local governments to establish a building department and inspect new construction.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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If immigration enforcement officers seek to enter a limited-access healthcare area — such as patient rooms or closed wards — UCLA advises staff to contact their administrator and the medical center’s legal representative to review any warrants or subpoenas to determine whether entry is allowed.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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However, Charlie demonstrates an unexpected capacity for lethal action, using his intelligence and computer skills to orchestrate elaborate and unconventional methods of eliminating his enemies.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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During the clip, Row's husband repeatedly demonstrated the simple action of placing the ball into the machine before it was thrown out of the other side.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The number represents more than one-fifth of the roughly 15 million Californians insured under the state’s low-income health program.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
27 June 2025
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Hazel was charged with engaging police in pursuit, interfering with police, reckless driving, possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of a narcotic substance with intent to sell, first-degree reckless endangerment, evading responsibility and failure to insure a motor vehicle.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2025
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Switching your lightbulbs and ensuring your ceiling fan is spinning counterclockwise could be a big help for creating a cooler-feeling room.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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These electrodes are housed in a body made from titanium and platinum-iridium, materials that are widely trusted in medical implants for their safety and compatibility with the human body, ensuring the device is suitable for long-term use.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Checking in early can secure a better seat, help avoid being bumped, and give first dibs on last-minute upgrade deals.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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Whether that means securing larger lines of credit, navigating multi-state regulations, or scaling supply chains, the expectations have changed.—
Frank Sorrentino,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Nail (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nail%20%28down%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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