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Noun
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The lift distribution is multi-lobed, which relies on several smaller contributions to lift instead of one large one, which helps avoid sharp pressure jumps.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Aug. 2025 -
The third season is where Rhule’s previous college teams have made their biggest jumps, and the stage is set for the same to happen for the Cornhuskers.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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Needless to say, progressive Democrats did not respond to those companies’ overtures by abandoning Trader Joe’s and prosecco to guzzle Buds at Wally World.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Morrissey allegedly failed to respond to Marr’s overtures, so Marr trademarked the band’s name himself.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
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The brothers missed additional extensions in December of that year and May 2025, per the lawsuit.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Guard members usually need to be on orders for more than 30 days to qualify for benefits, and multiple extensions to orders can sometimes cause interruptions.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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Each song will be a chance to focus on an expansive breath, an engaged core and an open throat, through warm-ups and guidance.—
Jake Richardson,
Mercury News,
1 Sep. 2025
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Kelce, who played football for the Bearcats, spent plenty of time on the field during warm-ups in a red-and-white striped sweater before retreating to a suite for the game.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Given the success of Demon Hunters, the suggestion of sequels or continuations have, of course, been top of mind for fans and creatives alike.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Run-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/run-ups. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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