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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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The Baconator is made with two beef patties, six strips of bacon, two slices of American cheese, ketchup and mayonnaise on a toasted bun.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
In February, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport switched to electronic flight strips.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 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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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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