pons asinorum

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Noun
  • If convicted, Reyes could face a maximum federal prison sentence of 20 years stemming from the interference charge and the possibility of up to a year behind bars for the assault charge.
    Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
  • The network and Weiss have not yet publicly addressed Pelley's accusations of interference.
    David Folkenflik, NPR, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • The winner in November will lead the country's most populous state, facing a large deficit and other obstacles, including the state's high cost of living, homelessness and wildfire risk.
    Marisa Lagos, NPR, 6 June 2026
  • Despite the ongoing ups and downs of the housing market, including economic cycles and affordability obstacles including post-pandemic high interest rates, low inventory, and soaring prices, women – particularly Millennials – have continued to show resiliency.
    Kathy Collins, Fortune, 6 June 2026
Noun
  • In fact, the data showed that more than 60 million families don’t play together at all, with those surveyed citing barriers such as work, screen time, household chores, cost and a lack of safe spaces as impediments to fun.
    Angelique Jackson, Variety, 1 June 2026
  • Across the half mile that separated us, the stern gaze of the villagers was an impediment to our meeting.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • He's charged with criminal mischief, assault and criminal obstruction of breathing.
    Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury in Virginia on charges of making a false statement and obstruction in connection with nearly 5-year-old testimony to the Senate.
    Dan Mangan, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • And the steady rain that fell on the tens of thousands packing Nationals Park – the only stadium show of the tour located 4 miles from the White House – could have been a hindrance to lesser artists.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 28 May 2026
  • Some episodes feature mystery box twists containing advantages and hindrances that throw the competition into chaos.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Some consumers find the strap rubs or digs into the back of the heel.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • Suitable gifts for this guy—a barbecue blanket for resting meats, or a selection of dry rubs geared to smoking.
    Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Did my week with Luigi at Manele up my game and lower my handicap?
    Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
  • Of course, blame Dad for any handicaps.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • Budget pressures, construction delays, political concerns, and logistical hurdles have become common features of modern Olympic planning.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • Nvidia is looking to deepen its ties with South Korea as tech supply chains come into focus given the Iran war, and as the company faces rising regulatory hurdles in selling to the mainland Chinese market.
    Justina Lee,Lisa Kim, CNBC, 5 June 2026
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“Pons asinorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pons%20asinorum. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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