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planished

verb

past tense of planish

as in chased

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There’s nothing to commemorate the day federal agents chased Leodegario Martínez Barradas into the parking lot of a car dealership, placed him in handcuffs and led him away.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
In that start, Cole was chased after 2 1/3 innings pitched, allowing seven runs.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of chased

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The look was one of many red carpet moments between the designer and actress who’s forged a bond over big dreams, fantasy and an enduring childlike wonder that continues to inform their work.

— Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Like many others in Kyiv, the couple decided the attacks would not derail their lives and forged ahead with the ceremony.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of forged

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So instead, Ziegfeld brought video of their snake-charming act, then hammered home their carnival sideshow bona fides by knocking a nail into their own nasal cavity in what was called the Human Blockhead act.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
In 1837, John Deere cut the teeth off a broken sawmill blade, hammered it into a plow, and made exactly one plow that year — now the company is an AI/robotics play.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of hammered

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This is a big jump for Fleury, who has never before worked as an offensive coordinator at any level of football, and most recently was the 49ers' tight ends coach for the past four seasons.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
To many in the LGBTQ+ community, the notion of unconditional love might as well be a fairy tale; meaningful relationships must be worked for, maintained, and protected—and as such, are rarely taken for granted.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of worked

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The gigantic sinkhole, which formed in the driveway of the Malibu, California, home, is estimated to be up to 30 feet deep, 30 feet wide and 60 feet long, according to a proclamation of a local emergency issued by the City of Malibu.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
New partnerships were formed to quickly turn laboratory research into practical tools for manufacturers.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of formed

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Rogow has assembled a solid cast, molded to his vision, to close out Island City’s 14th season.

— Oline Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Each piece is a little bit of the earth itself, molded to a shape that fits easily in the hand, baked to achieve permanence and then stacked, one atop another, to form a wall that can enclose, shelter and delight us.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

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Seattle drew seven or more penalties only five times during the 2025 regular season.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026
According to an arrest affidavit filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, during the argument, Zion Mitchell, 21, a National Guard member from Georgia, drew his service revolver and pointed it at another soldier.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of drew

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Edwards stood silently -- remaining in the well until Johnson left the rostrum, approached Edwards from behind and patted him on the back -- leading him up the aisle to the back of the chamber.

— John Parkinson, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Merrill helped Tatis to his feet and patted him on the chest.

— CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026

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