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also poor boys
as in submarines
a large sandwich on a long split roll
ordered a fried catfish po'boy
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Noun
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Nuclear ballistic missile submarines can carry out devastating strikes, while conventional submarines can disrupt shipping and trade.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Jan. 2026 -
The Navy regularly briefs Courtney on classified matters in his position as ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Seapower subcommittee, which oversees the country’s top defense priority, the Columba ballistic missile submarines built by Electric Boat in Groton.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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And then Alex is like all of Emily’s heroes.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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Inside, the walls are lined with photos of local sports heroes—from youth leagues to the Tigers and the Grizzlies.—
Matt Moore,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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