packhorses

Definition of packhorsesnext
plural of packhorse
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mounts
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  • Tehran's forces have also seized two commercial ships in the strait as tension between the countries mounts.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • At another point, pressure mounts to stamp one’s feet in protest at injustice and police misconduct.
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Packhorses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/packhorses. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.

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