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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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Noun

Oxygen bleach releases oxygen that helps lift dirt and stains from fabric, whereas chlorine bleach strips color.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
From sticky tack to adhesive strips, there are plenty of tried-and-true renter-friendly ways to hang your art.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of strips

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Their findings prompted bans on phosphorus-laden detergents that were supercharging algae blooms choking the Great Lakes.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Always popular, coral bells delight with bright blooms and fast-growing leaves that hide fading bulbs.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of blooms

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Bunches from the two beams will collide every 10 nanoseconds in ePIC (the Electron-Proton/Ion Collider Detector), a house-sized system that will record the aftermath of these collisions.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
The Deluxe Superior rooms offer another take on the island fantasy with their ceilings with original beams, antique furniture, decorative fireplaces, and large windows.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of beams

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Another summer series is in the Bandshell, where big name bands play weekly free concerts (check out the Celebrate Brooklyn website for the latest lineup).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
Music is also a big component, with 10 bands on two stages performing each day.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of bands

Noun

The boos were more scattered and barely audible amidst the applause and cheers, which grew louder when the ballpark’s video boards showed the 2018 champ smiling, clapping, and waving from the visitors’ dugout.

— Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
As boards sought more experienced directors, just 10% of the incoming class were aged 50 or under, while half of departing directors were in their 50s.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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