as in exits
to leave a place often for another
early next morning the aloof guest just piked out without saying a word
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Fresh air enters and exits the space without circulating from the regular ward, protecting the children not only from missile threats but also from potential infections from other patients.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Many run multiple strategies and manage huge pools of capital, which gives them a cushion when dealmaking or exits slow down.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to the Somerset Patriots, Burt departs as the team’s all-time franchise leader in hits (241), runs (179) and games played (361).—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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Journey Through the Clouds This two-day itinerary starts with a similar route as the train departs from Vancouver and stops in Kamloops for the night.—
Jessica Poitevien,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Often the company moves as one organic mass, a school of fish or flock of birds.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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On a February Los Angeles morning, Gyllenhaal moves briskly across the lobby of a low-key-chic hotel, barely breaking stride to ask that, instead of a discreet celeb-friendly indoor corner table, perhaps our interview could take place on an outdoor patio.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Later, Hamilton parts the sea on his kick scooter, speedily escaping from the hectic press area.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Bioré® Paint & Peel Pimple Patch solves this problem with its innovative formula that goes on like a liquid spot treatment and peels off like a pimple patch.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
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The impressive North American tree, thriving in growing zones 4 through 8, is renowned for its unique gray bark that peels off in shaggy plates.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
21 Jan. 2026
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Blast bugs off your house with the garden hose.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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No frills, no fancy claims to fame; the Jet Set features the brand’s signature logo-print canvas, a clean and classic silhouette, and luxe gold hardware that goes with everything.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Confidence goes hand-in-hand with commitment right now.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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For now, iSales is a 50-person team mostly based in Shanghai’s Pudong district, where Pan said the startup gets free office space courtesy of the local government, along with subsidies to use Chinese AI models.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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The operation will curtail oil shipments from Iran to China, which gets 90 percent of its oil from Tehran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Pikes (out or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pikes%20%28out%20or%20off%29. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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