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slabs

noun

plural of slab

as in ingots

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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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As somebody who has done reality TV before, what is your take on how House of Stassi strips down this fourth wall?

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026
Another confounding detail surrounding Ge’s death is that when he was found, his hands and feet were bound, and bedsheet strips were tied around his chest, according to his autopsy report.

— Connor Greene, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

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This hanging planter can be used year-round to display faux greenery, trailing flowers, or vibrant blooms to match the season.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
Mixing would go so deep that the algae blooms would strip the lake of nutrients, which would prevent the bloom in the following year.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Aug. 2026

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An open floor plan and exposed solid wood beams set a lovely tone for this beautiful home, as does the vintage wood-burning stove and Dutch-style farm doors.

— Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Archaeologists recently uncovered charred wooden beams in Jerusalem dating back roughly 2,600 years — likely remnants of the destruction of Solomon's Temple.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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The body of the black-and-yellow mangrove snake is uniformly black or black above and bluish below, with transverse yellow bands circling its entire length.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026
Long horizontal lines and bands of glazing run from the near-vertical bow to the cascading aft decks, giving the vessel a sense of movement even at rest.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2026

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