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slabs

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plural of slab

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Recent Examples of slabs Persistent slabs are one of nine types of avalanches, which include storm slab, deep persistent slab, wet slab, wet loose, dry loose, cornice fall and glide avalanche. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026

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The pursuit came to an end after officers deployed spike strips and disabled the car.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
Edward’s new Adana filet saute is reminiscent of Iraqi beef chillifry and Turkish et sote, with strips of filet mignon sautéed with onions, tomatoes, pepper paste and a touch of Persian curry powder.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

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Maintenance crews have since repeatedly battled with algae blooms that have turned the pool’s water green, with the landmark being drained at least three times by July 10.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Continue to feed flower beds where permitted to encourage growth and repeat blooms.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

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The beams, in a 32-story project at 222 Broadway expected to yield nearly 800 apartment units, had been wrapped in steel as a makeshift fix, the agency said.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Yuri was able to gain more ceiling height by taking away the sheetrock and exposing the ceiling beams.

— Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 30 July 2026

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Boy Band Review Chamblee Summer Rocks summer concert series concludes with this nostalgic experience featuring the biggest hits from the biggest boy bands.

— Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Clancy killed her three children using exercise bands, according to investigators.

— Kristina Rex, CBS News, 30 July 2026

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