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pods

noun

plural of pod

as in sheaths

something that encloses another thing especially to protect it a fuel pod

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Recent Examples of pods Engagement pods are actively detected and rendered ineffective by the new 360Brew system, cutting post visibility. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 By Tuesday, all of the belugas had made it safely to their new homes at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and SeaWorld San Antonio -- both already homes to multigenerational pods of belugas, the aquariums said. — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 July 2026 In April, Air New Zealand launched its Economy Skynest pods, offering customers the chance to book dedicated time to fully lie flat on long-haul trips. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 After completing the first installations, Northrop plans to launch additional pods for future customers while keeping the servicing spacecraft in orbit to retrieve and install them. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 Southern resident killer whales represent slightly more than 70 individuals living in three distinct pods that range from Point Sur to Alaska, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. — Brian Day, USA Today, 21 July 2026 In fact, some types of lilies are known for their visually striking seed pods, which can add interest to the garden in the off-season if they’re left on the plant. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 July 2026 These egg-like pods lay flat and open into a shallow pool of water heated to 95 degrees, about the surface temperature of human skin. — Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 Concavities allow the pods to contract and expand to their original shape, absorbing and returning energy in the process. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 July 2026

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To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026

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Investigators collected four shell casings in the exterior area near the rear entrance, which the Shively detective said in the affidavit corroborates footage showing Gray firing a firearm multiple times.

— Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 July 2026
There were more than 60 rifle casings at the intersection of 51st and Calumet Thursday night as police surveyed the scene.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of casings

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Why cloth and surgical masks aren't enough Basic cloth face coverings, scarves and many disposable surgical masks are not designed to filter the tiny particles found in wildfire smoke, according to IQAir.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Dressing your windows not only gives them a more finished look, window coverings bring a slew of benefits.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

Definition of coverings

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There is zero mechanical connection to anything outside their respective housings.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
From headlight housings and door trim to bumpers and exhaust tips, the polish doesn’t just work on chrome but also steel, copper, aluminum and brass.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

Definition of housings

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Built on refined techniques HD Hyundai Heavy Industries fabricated four of the nine total sectors, applying manufacturing techniques originally developed for large-scale maritime hulls and offshore industrial facilities.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Six modern replicas have also been completed, combining century-old plans with the latest in aluminum hulls, composite rigging, and sail technology.

— Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 2026

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