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pratfalls

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plural of pratfall

as in spills

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From automotive grease stains to juice spills on the carpet, makeup stains, pet stains, or even as a laundry pre-spotter, Stingray Spot Remover gets the job done.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
Fussy fabrics and finishes have no place in a room with the potential for spills and splatters at any time.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of spills

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Moore said older patients can become disoriented and delirious after long periods in the ER, raising the risk of falls.

— Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2026
For the next eight years, Holmes lay dead at the bottom of the Swiss falls while Doyle branched out into historical fiction, science fiction, horror tales, and medical stories.

— Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of falls

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Dermatologists say the hours between washing your face and falling asleep are when skin repairs itself, and small missteps at night can quietly cause the breakouts, dryness and irritation people spend the day trying to fix.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Aug. 2026
Warren pushed back on the idea the Bears have had missteps over the last four years or so.

— Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of missteps

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Conversations ranged from futuristic descriptions of everyday flying car trips to the ongoing struggles over funding for electric transit buses.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
UMass needs some kind of momentum after an 0-12 season last year, and Sacramento State will make a whole lot of trips from California to the Midwest after its surprising FBS jump.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of trips

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Compounding those stumbles have been frequent defensive breakdowns.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
In the June 27 debate, put on by CNN, the then-president delivered a halting performance with a raspy voice, struggling with multiple stumbles and lost trains of thought.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of stumbles

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Crisp poplin picks aren’t the only nighties worth noting—longline maxis have endless versatility throughout the season, as do slinky black slips.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Guests explored the garden grounds, seeing energetic performances by Fushu Daiko taiko drummers, and write tribute messages on paper slips at the altar of museum founder George Morikami.

— Mike Stocker, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

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