Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plugged (away)
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The system was carried on a Great Northern train operated by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR).—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Leo has strongly carried on Francis’ legacy of ecological stewardship, and the environment is expected to be a topic of discussion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Offseason acquisition Isaac Collins grounded into a 6-4-3 double play to end the threat.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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This industrial halt will be compounded by a global transportation freeze, as soaring jet and bunker fuel premiums ground commercial aviation and maritime shipping, effectively ending the era of low-cost, just-in-time logistics.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Milwaukee pulled ahead for good by scoring four runs in the second inning off Shane Smith, who pitched in the Brewers' farm system before Chicago selected him in the Rule 5 draft in December 2024.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Has pitched in 100 or more innings in only three of his 10 major league seasons.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Plugged (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plugged%20%28away%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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