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Recent Examples of poles
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Strong adults will let the littles (who really should not be skiing with their own poles yet in most cases) grab their pole.
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Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Shepler said the university can’t put banners on light poles that have other signage, meaning not every pole will be used.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
At the Martian poles in summer, the frozen carbon dioxide sublimates – transforming from a frozen solid to a gas – and then at the winter pole condenses back into a frozen solid.
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Joel S. Levine,
The Conversation,
8 Sep. 2025
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When wooden tennis rackets were replaced by titanium models and when steel poles were replaced with fiberglass ones in pole vaulting, the level of performance in each of those sports soared to new levels.
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Todd Spangler,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Strong adults will let the littles (who really should not be skiing with their own poles yet in most cases) grab their pole.
—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Shepler said the university can’t put banners on light poles that have other signage, meaning not every pole will be used.
—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
At the Martian poles in summer, the frozen carbon dioxide sublimates – transforming from a frozen solid to a gas – and then at the winter pole condenses back into a frozen solid.
—
Joel S. Levine,
The Conversation,
8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poles
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What were once more modest spaces offering massages and other select services have grown into comprehensive wellness centers, offering a vast array of options for guests seeking pampering and self-care.
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There will also be cooling centers available in the city, Cook County, and the surrounding counties.
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China says the export control does not affect commercial goods, but trade data show exports of rare earths magnets from China have declined since.
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These materials are key ingredients in high-performance magnets used in electric vehicles, defense technologies, high-tech computing hardware, and renewable energy solutions.
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Protests from Washington and other capitals didn’t slow China’s island buildup, and Beijing has learned from that experience, Powell said.
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Between capitals, the ship glides through Austria’s wine country, with family winery visits and Melk Abbey structuring the scenic stretches.
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Picture show The gold-mining town of Mongbwalu, one of the epicenters of eastern Congo's Ebola outbreak, faces several challenges as officials work to contain the disease.
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Carabobo, one of the regions closest to one of the epicenters, also appears to be hard-hit.
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Food and drink, of course, are among the attractions of a New Orleans journey, and the superb offerings at the hotel—under the direction of Executive Chef Dario Montelvere, a Robb Report culinary master—reflect the city’s heritage, from regional cuisine and local seafood to steakhouse dishes.
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Despite the closure, Ringas hopes the attractions — or even the entire park — will be saved from abandonment.
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To make your own baits, mix 1 tablespoon of borax with 3 tablespoons each of sugar and water.
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But be sure to avoid handling things such as gasoline, sunscreen, tobacco, and insect repellent, which will send them scurrying away from even the most tantalizing baits.
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“Poles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poles. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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