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as in coats
to form a layer over
the butter should evenly overspread the baking pan
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In contrast, aphids produce a sticky residue called honeydew that coats foliage and can later develop into a black coating known as sooty mold.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026 -
Once the sauce is glossy and coats the back of a spoon, remove from heat.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lunar New Year overlaps with the midwinter recess in February, and an extended spring recess in April will give schools the days off for Passover.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Milwaukee County emergency management director Paul Riegel said sirens are only activated when the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning – meaning a tornado, or a storm capable of producing one, overlaps any area of the county.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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The route covers three to six miles on the west side of the park—passing by Big Bear Spire, Secret Passage, and Cool Cave—and it’s described as easy to moderate.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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The hotel also charges a $25 taxable amenity fee per night, which covers in-room Wi-Fi, cultural workshops and classes, live local music, use of hotel bikes and stand-up paddleboards, self-parking, and access to the hotel’s fitness room and pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Overspreads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overspreads. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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