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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pratfalls
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At the same time, millions of barrels of crude oil were deliberately released into the Persian Gulf, creating one of the largest oil spills in history.—
Annika Hammerschlag,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026 -
But outdoor rugs are bound to get dirty from foot traffic, pets, spills, leaves, and mildew.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The thirst for energy supply chains not linked to the spikes and falls of fossil fuel pricing is driving change.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Plosser Davis points out that light reflecting from shiny surfaces can create visual distractions that affect depth perception, increasing the risk of falls.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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On top of that, the GOP’s vaccine missteps could spark a cataclysmic, entirely preventable, midterm backlash.—
Jerome Adams,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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But rival Target reported earlier this week another quarterly decline in profits and sales during the critical holiday period as the discounter struggles with its own merchandising missteps and confronts a consumer who is focusing more on essentials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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But that comparison is only valid if exclusively comparing regular unleaded gas and Level 3 fast chargers, which most EV drivers rarely use except for longer trips like this one.—
Adam L. Neal,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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So your first introduction to San Diego was coming down from San Francisco on work trips?—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some of the team's biggest stars saw dramatic stumbles.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2026
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Stoddard credited her team with helping her after the early stumbles.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Such double-headers are far from commonplace in English football, but are becoming more frequent.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Freshman Aymar Salgado scored two goals, both off headers, and Isabella Barrera and Jewel Orellana each notched a goal.—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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The addition of mustard greens and a few slips of chili oil provide a sharpness to the beefy bonanza.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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Lovimag Strong Magnetic Hooks 12-pack On a cruise, paper seems to multiply overnight—from daily activity schedules to reservation slips and excursion details.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Pratfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfalls. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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