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pratfalls

noun

plural of pratfall

as in spills

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Cream and white bouclé sofas are especially prone to showing spills, grime and dye transfer from clothing.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Moisture from rain, snow or humidity can damage your laptop, but a waterproof exterior also protects it from accidental spills.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

Definition of spills

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The robot is capable of executing advanced combat movements, including uppercuts, spinning kicks, and rapid recovery after falls.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
This can produce paradoxical situations, where usability ratings climb but conversion falls—or satisfaction scores improve but support costs don't drop.

— Polina Chebanova, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of falls

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The defense argued the cellular data is not an exact science, and that regardless, there’s no proof d4vd was the one who actually made the trips.

— Jason Kravarik, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Who compiled the 100-page list of items to pass through customs on international trips?

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026

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Despite those stumbles, domestic ticket sales are roughly 10% above 2025, according to Rentrak, and the summer season is expected to surpass $4 billion for the second time since the pandemic upended the industry.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 July 2026
Biden's halting gait, frail appearance and frequent verbal stumbles eventually doomed his 2024 reelection campaign.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of stumbles

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Debutants Croatia memorably thrashed Germany 3-0 and then led against the hosts, before two goals from Lilian Thuram put France into a final which was dominated by fitness concerns over Ronaldo and then essentially won with two headers from Zidane.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2026
The kit comes with every part of the frame, from floor joists to top and bottom wall plates, studs, roof trusses, headers and sills for doors and windows, and columns to support the porch.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

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