as in pounds
to reduce to fine particles
you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food
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As the summer season grinds to a near halt, several holdover titles rounded out the top five.—
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As Russia’s war machine grinds forward in eastern Ukraine, there is another offensive being waged far beyond the front line.—
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Their process uses an inexpensive catalyst that selectively breaks down the most common single-use kind of plastics into liquid oils and waxes that can be upcycled into lubricants and fuels.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
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Even better, it’s packed with argan, macadamia, and jojoba oils for moisturization.—
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However, Dort’s fate is sealed after the chandelier crashes down and crushes him to death.—
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Variety,
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First crushes, first loves, the beautiful days of summer, and heartbreak are what made this book an instant hit with teens.—
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Parents,
14 Aug. 2025
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Prior to that, the castle had a more classical look, with creams and grays and blue accents that were more subdued than the current shades in use.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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Diapering Diapering essentials include everything from disposable diapers to rash creams and wipes, helping parents keep their baby clean and comfortable.—
Nora Colomer,
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Energy beats calendars for creative work Smart creators work with their natural rhythms.—
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Forbes.com,
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Yes, Meursault is a bit toxic with his indifference, then one beats his wife, the other beats his dog.—
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For example, Carolina Herrera is known for their lipsticks and fragrance, so the latest collection drew inspiration from that, with a personalized temple on a pair taken directly from a lipstick bullet.—
Celia Shatzman,
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“Powders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powders. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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