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Recent Examples of spindriftTo talk while icy spindrift needled her legs and snow smothered her head was a sign of just how worried people here are about Trump’s rhetoric.—Nic Robertson, CNN Money, 13 Jan. 2026 Another thoughtful feature: The front vestibule has a flap that blocks spindrift reasonably well, according to Backpacker.—Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 3 Dec. 2020 A foot of new snow had fallen the night before, and spindrift whipped off La Meije, a sea of icy blue glaciers pocked by crevasses and cliffs unfurling down its flanks.—Kelley McMillan Manley, New York Times, 20 Nov. 2016
Key Takeaways Pepper spray is a chemical irritant used for crowd control or self-defense.
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Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
Debra Johnson, Merry Maids' home cleaning expert, recommends a mild cleaner such as Take It For Granite, a spray that safely cleans granite countertops, floors, and shower walls.
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Caitlin Sole,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026