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Noun
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The outlet noted that self-service soda stations have long been associated with spills, sticky floors and extra cleanup for employees.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026 -
In case of spills, the liquid should be blotted with a paper towel or cloth.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
Noun
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This is the Land of Waterfalls, home to more than 250 falls, including the majestic Triple Falls, which played a starring role in The Hunger Games.—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Preventing head injury − including wearing a helmet for biking and sports, wearing a seatbelt and preventing falls − can keep your brain healthier in the long-run, the organization notes.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The mistakes that add up Most early financial missteps aren’t dramatic.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Those losses would be a testament to Starmer’s unpopularity, his government’s missteps on policy and Labour’s failure to lighten the dour mood among the British public.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Indeed, hearing about your trips could bring them a lot of joy.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Fresh off the unbelievably successful Artemis II lunar flyby mission, NASA is gearing up for an ambitious slate of moon trips to establish a colony by 2036.—
Dan Vergano,
Scientific American,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Tom Harkin, a former Democratic senator from Iowa, said Trump’s stumbles have created an opportunity for change.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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After some stumbles with AI in 2024, Apple has been largely sitting on the sidelines of the AI race.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Attacking teams have weaponised blocking to target specific zonal markers and facilitate runs for their best headers of the ball.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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And after carrying some double-headers in recent weeks, NBC curiously opted to air only single games on Monday and Tuesday this week (the series openers of Knicks-76ers and Lakers-OKC), and stuck its two other playoff games those nights on Peacock.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Read more here about how to grow your own slips at home for perfect crops every time.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
10 May 2026
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The pair picked apart the Fire defense with a series of effective rolls and slips.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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“Pratfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfalls. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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