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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Thames ran through stop signs and multiple red lights before crashing into a light pole and coming to a stop, the video said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2025
Moss poles: For climbers such as monstera, pothos, or some types of philodendrons, use a moss pole to hold up the plant.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
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Noun
David Malukas won the first pole of his career in his new Team Penske ride, and Newgarden was second for a Penske 1-2 sweep.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Thames ran through stop signs and multiple red lights before crashing into a light pole and coming to a stop, the video said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Norris just got the edge over Piastri, who leads him in the title race, but Verstappen went faster than either, beating Norris to pole by 77 milliseconds.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 8 Sep. 2025
Moss poles: For climbers such as monstera, pothos, or some types of philodendrons, use a moss pole to hold up the plant.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
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Noun
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The synagogue houses a preschool and family center, but officials said all 140 students and staff members were accounted for and safe, according to CNN and other media reports.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Concerns center on Azizi’s ties to regional leaders and the scale of Nation Media’s operations, which employ hundreds of journalists across television, radio, and print in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Tanzania.—
Vivianne Wandera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Try canoeing the Colorado River, ATV riding on the Imperial Sand Dunes, or sample fresh produce because Yuma delights with plentiful agritourism, too.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
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My childhood was spent in the Blue Ridge Mountains, camping in the Peaks of Otter, and canoeing down the James River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Kramer said third graders might start learning about forces of nature like magnets.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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By circulating the first proton beams inside the storage ring, which is equipped with unique magnets, the scientists can now investigate new approaches to control and stabilize high-intensity beams.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Or will the buyers hold firm, forcing him to either take what’s on the table or punt trade talks into the summer?—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The project was first ordered as a pilot in August 2024 and was initially slated for the 2025-2026 season before it was punted a year.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bob Whitman was a polestar in the great era before that.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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While his Late Night forerunner Letterman was probably the comedic polestar of Generation X—gruff, cynical, and biting the hand that fed—O’Brien became a bedrock influence for the next generation of Millennial comics.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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To take your trip beyond the town limits, kayak the river with a rental from Hudson Paddles or head to the Empire State Trail, which has an entry point just blocks from downtown.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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At 16, the Hoopa Valley tribal member was about to kayak more than 300 miles down the Klamath River from its headwaters in southern Oregon.—
The Editors,
Outside,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Intense airstrikes hit early Friday around Iran's capital, Tehran, as well as outlying areas.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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More traditional and slower-paced than Japan’s capital, Tokyo, or its neighbor, Osaka, the city is truly breathtaking in a unique way; rich historic districts, centuries-old temples, and zen gardens stand in for sleek skyscrapers and neon lights.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The main attraction was its abundance of outdoor space, including a front balcony, a rooftop deck and a garden area.—
Carisa Crawford Chappell,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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New hopes that hockey and other ice sports could heat up activity at this important city attraction.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Pole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pole. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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