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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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These submarines also feature advanced stealth characteristics, modern sonar systems, and surveillance capabilities designed for multi-mission operations across the world’s oceans.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026 -
The submarines can accommodate a crew of 145.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The show saw the heroes combine their powers to fight off the mysterious mercenary cult known as The Hand.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
4 Apr. 2026
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Ladytron willed themselves into existence some 25 years ago, writing their names in the residue of icy-hot heroes like Kraftwerk, Soft Cell, and Gina X.—
Jesse Dorris,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Po'boys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/po%27boys. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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