as in hiding
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
the desperados rawhided their horses in a futile attempt to outride the posse pursuing them
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The country’s singular role in hiding Jews from their Nazi occupiers is well documented.
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The anti-Trump rage, the surge of younger, more educated progressive voters, the hunger for someone willing to fight on affordability with policy, message, and tone, in Albany and Washington — all of it was hiding in plain sight for anyone looking at the data rather than the tired, old playbook.
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And a Cut Absolute is whipping around upon seeing the person and walking away.
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Patrick Evans made it to the top step of the Motocross Best Trick event with his electric bike, whipping out a no-handed front flip to loud cheers from the crowd before climbing back up the ramp to celebrate.
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Top brands are slashing prices on laptops and tablets, with discounts on favorites like Apple AirTags.
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While the marketplace’s official sale starts on June 23, some brands are already slashing prices, including Avidlove.
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Taking them out of the equation and switching the play past them is the right approach.
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Bake until edges are lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes, switching and rotating sheets halfway through baking.
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The Argentine legend unlocked the Cape Verde defense in the 29th minute, controlling a long diagonal pass with one touch in the box and promptly flicking it over the head of a charging Vozinha.
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Mayele put Congo ahead 10 minutes later when flicking past Nematov at the near post and was mobbed by teammates and even substitutes, who raced off the bench and across the field to join in the wild celebrations.
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Leveraged ETFs that aim to amplify SpaceX’s performance by providing double the returns (or losses) are already hitting the market.
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Ahead of the impending heat wave hitting the Pittsburgh area, Allegheny County officials have activated a Code Red Heat Advisory for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
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“Rawhiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rawhiding. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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