as in splashes
to flow in a broken irregular stream
water rippling gently over the tiers of the fountain
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Noun
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The allegations have already had professional repercussions for Baldoni.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Dec. 2024 -
Could this mean obligating the parents to seek care for their troubled children in lieu of penalties or other repercussions?—
Eric Braun,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Key Takeaways Tulip bulbs multiply slowly by producing small offshoots that take up to three years to bloom.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Use your fingers to separate the bulb offshoots from the mother bulb.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Ripples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripples. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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