Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sallying
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It must be understood that historical references to this team are like prompts on an online dating profile — not under any circumstances to be taken seriously, but a fun jumping off point.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026 -
In the years before, international migration had been swiftly increasing, jumping from about 43,000 in 2021 to more than 350,000 in 2024.—
William Tong,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Furthermore, Boonray’s autonomous solutions are now in use at 30 mining projects across China, tackling a wide range of ore types and challenging operating conditions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Feb. 2026
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Consider adding it to your seasonal deep-clean list or tackling even more frequently.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
8 Feb. 2026
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Scheyer and other Duke officials immediately sprang to the Blue Devils’ defense, trying to create a barrier against charging fans.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, charging takes about 75 minutes using a 240-volt outlet.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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On Thursday afternoon, the elderly driver first hit a bicyclist, then continued for about a block before crashing her 2023 Mercedes Benz C class into the bakery section of the grocery store, trapping multiple people beneath her car, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The woman driving a Toyota Prius hit the bicyclist shortly after noon and then continued for another block before swerving into the bakery section of a 99 Ranch Market and then coming to a stop, trapping several people underneath the vehicle, police and fire officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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It’s been a strenuous 18-year fall from grace since Susan Sarandon handed the magnificent disaster his Golden Globe, his longtime buddy Bruce Springsteen mugging with glee as a standing ovation crowd cheered him on.—
Steve Garbarino,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Jan. 2026
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When humpbacks draw near to the boat to investigate the vessel with curiosity, this is called mugging, according to the owner of Gone Whale Watching San Diego.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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The strategy marks a shift toward attacking cartels’ financial systems as law enforcement pressure mounts on traditional drug routes.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Dan Ndoye is capable of playing in a central attacking role and Morgan Gibbs-White has looked handy playing in a more advanced role.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Former Orlando guard Mac McClung, who signed a two-way contract with the Bulls this week, became the first three-peat winner of the dunk contest, capturing the title twice the past two years with the Magic and once with the Sixers.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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The song’s rumbling bass shook the room as the crowd went berserk and phones launched into the air, capturing the whole thing for the feeds where Esdeekid’s music, so far, has thrived.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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The move was ridiculed by lawyers outside Paul Weiss, and more than 140 alums of the firm signed a letter assailing it as well.—
Meg Kinnard,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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In 1495 Columbus retaliated by assailing Taíno villages and capturing chiefs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Sallying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sallying. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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