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pecks (at)

verb

present tense third-person singular of peck (at)

as in picks at

to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders kept pecking at their prodigal daughter to get off the couch and to start looking for a job

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This spring, Anthropic let the robot dogs out again, but this time, an improved Claude worked alone.

— Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Canine transmissible venereal tumor, or CTVT, is a genital cancer that dogs pass to one another during mating.

— John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

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Russian attacks have damaged or destroyed more than 500 locomotives since 2022, as Kyiv urges partners to supply rail equipment critical for evacuations, logistics and the wartime economy.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
However, moving forward, how Bird urges players like Wilson, 30, to prioritize Team USA will be interesting.

— Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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In order to create the experience, the outlet will focus on the famous Red and Blue kitchens, show experiences, and a prominent bar that begs you to join us for a drink.

— Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
The film ends with Sally and Gary happily in love, which begs a question that’s been gestating for 28 years — doesn’t that slap him with a death sentence?

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026

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