as in blows
a sudden brief rush of wind
a cold scud sent leaves skittering down from the trees
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Onaje died four days later — having suffered fatal brain hemorrhaging from multiple blows to his skull.
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Officers said that Samartino quickly assessed the situation and immediately began administering back blows to the infant.
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Besides the occasional random spider that scuttles indoors, some spiders can live in out-of-the-way spots in your home, such as along ceilings or in basements and behind clutter.
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The agreement follows years of uncertainty over the papers' future and scuttles a rival bid by the owner of the Daily Mail to buy the Telegraph titles.
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Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.
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Winds are expected to be southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and relative humidity as low as 5%.
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This type dispenses altogether with nest-building and partnering and simply darts around squirting.
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Club Kid runs right up to and then darts around so many potential cliches in a way that’s really satisfying.
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The wide fairways saddle back to the middle, the greens roll true with some quirky slopes, the ocean views are spectacular, every blade of grass is well maintained, and the fresh ocean breezes can wreak havoc on some of your shots.
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Friday will feature more sunshine, far less humidity and some breezes that could push highs to near 80 degrees.
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That goes for much here, from the light that scurries away from Benjamín Echazarreta’s muted camera, to the moments of sweetness that punctuate Mariá Portugal’s largely ominous score.
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The way Radcliffe scurries out of his chair and into the green room to meet Liu illustrates her visceral impact.
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Are tornadoes hitting the area more often?
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The chance of damaging winds is low, while the chance of hail and tornadoes is very low.
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Listen to the supple bass line, which dances throughout the song as its own character.
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This stubbornly optimistic place, where family after family scrapes and claws and laughs and dances their way to a better tomorrow.
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“Scuds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scuds. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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