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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nailing (down)
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After years of attempts to get a measure off the ground, Georgia lawmakers have passed a bill establishing a statewide office to promote and support the music industry.—
Savannah Sicurella,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will start direct negotiations with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between the two countries.—
Jennifer Hansler,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Stunning photos taken by the crew were released on Tuesday, April 7, one day after their loop around the moon, showing spectacular views and a solar eclipse in space.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Visit the product recall page on the company's website to register for the recall and follow the instructions on how to request replacement parts, which include uploading a photo showing the original attachment accessories in the trash.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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But Ganzorigt’s army of It-girl clients are currently proving how many ways there are to wear the look.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
6 Apr. 2026
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Kris Bubic’s rough first inning Royals starter Kris Bubic got off to a rough start, the strike zone proving elusive.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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In California, gubernatorial primaries place candidates from both parties on the same ballot, with the top two determining the final two candidates.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ripps and Cahen successfully appealed, with the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals overturning the decision last July and determining that a trial was necessary to determine if Ripps’s NFTs actually infringed Yuga’s trademarks.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The mission is testing the space capsule's life support system and demonstrating its ability to maneuver during rendezvous and (simulated) docking activities.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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Griffin said the county also needs to be mindful of ensuring access throughout the county to vital services, especially as other facilities continue to age, and consider whether more promotion is needed to inform the public about what the community resource centers offer.—
Mary Ramsey
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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The federal government intensified efforts to expand family detention indefinitely by motioning to terminate a cornerstone policy ensuring the protection of immigrant children in federal custody.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Nailing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nailing%20%28down%29. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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