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skimmers

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plural of skimmer

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Australia’s strength in depth was emphasised by the four wickets being shared by four bowlers, with opening bowler Kim Garth the pick of them with one for 20 from four overs.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of bowlers

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Sicking has designed and patented groundbreaking safety technologies for football (helmets), equestrian sports (helmets), and hockey (boards).

— Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Among the most successful hits was against UKRTAC, a Ukrainian defense company responsible for producing body armor, helmets, tactical gear, and other protective equipment.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026

Definition of helmets

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In that incident, teens dressed head-to-toe in black — some wearing hoods and masks — were seen throwing punches and hurling chairs as innocent bystanders sought safety.

— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026
Water rose over the hoods of vehicles parked near the river at the Comfort RV Resort.

— Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2026

Definition of hoods

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While technically designed for spoons, these savvy kitchen accessories earn their keep with salad tongs, soup ladles, and other tools that need a place to land mid-recipe.

— Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
Scientists say that shells of reptiles caught by children may have been used as ladles or digging devices by early humans over 100,000 years ago.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026

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Thanks to an influx of shimmery nail toppers, there’s no need to book a chrome pedicure at the salon this season.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Nearly a year later, the city unveiled a series of street sign toppers on South Calhoun Street to honor Bridges.

— Brayden Garcia July 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of toppers

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For dessert, there are seasonal pies sold whole or by the slice and homemade bread pudding, a root beer float and a berry cobbler with two scoops of ice cream.

— John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Tay’s partnered with One More Scoop to sell scoops of vanilla and chocolate at the cheesesteak restaurant.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

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