Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pratfalls
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This space by Bunsa Studio features a bold, abstract Svensk-Tenn pattern with a deep brown ground and vibrant pattern that easily hides spills and stains.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025 -
Such commitment spills into comprehensive training and apprenticeship programs, ensuring a steady pipeline of workers in critical sectors.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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With Sandals Ocho Rios, Sandals Dunn’s River, and Sandals Royal Plantation, the highlight is a catamaran cruise that ends with the island’s most famous falls.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
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Among those over 85, the cohort at highest risk, death rates from falls jumped to 339 per 100,000 in 2023, from 92 per 100,000 in 1990.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Here’s my column on more Dolphins personnel missteps coming to light on Sunday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Filosa, an industry veteran from Stellantis’ predecessor company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, is struggling to stabilize a group that’s suffered steep market share losses in the US and Europe following a series of strategic missteps under Tavares.—
Gabrielle Coppola,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The city analyzed truck traffic generators in southwest Detroit, identified travel patterns and paid particular attention to the Livernois Junction Intermodal terminal, which accounts for more than 1,200 truck trips per day.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Galen Carr, the Dodgers’ vice president of player personnel, has made frequent trips to Japan as the Dodgers reinforced their stronghold in the country.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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However, there were stumbles along the way.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The album is not without some small stumbles.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The coverage will include Wednesday night double-headers, a dedicated pregame show and a postgame studio show.—
Jessica Golden,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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Woltemade has started two Premier League games on Tyneside and scored twice, both towering headers, which marks quite the introduction.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s crafted with a water-repellent polyester fabric, designed with a 42-inch adjustable strap, and comes with three credit card slips, a front zip pocket, and a back slip pocket.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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Football watchers are stacking up losses on their betting slips and fantasy records, but after every one of these aesthetically bankrupt displays, Nick Sirianni strides to the podium as coach of an undefeated team.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Pratfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfalls. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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