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as in nail-biters
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as in blowouts
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Noun
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Even long-term nail-biters, or those whose nails are prone to breakage, tend to have success with growth.—
Tori Crowther,
Refinery29,
29 Jan. 2026 -
For the gym-goers and habitual nail-biters in your life, this is an essential gift.—
The Editors,
Outside,
14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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One girl slipped and nearly fell Thursday morning, and Watkins said there have been several close calls since schools reopened.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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There have also been numerous close calls over the years, including in recent memory.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Merklinger played late in a couple of blowouts as a true freshman, retaining his redshirt status.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2026
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Although his stats may be skewed due to sitting during blowouts and taking over as the full-time starter mid season, Tubbs was undeniably one of the best in the area.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Torreys are accustomed to, pun intended, close shaves.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The eight main islands were formed by eruptions, landslides and erosion over thousands of years.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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There are the thrillers — take Good American Family, based upon the case of Natalia Grace; or Under the Banner of Heaven, a gripping exploration of a double murder and its connection to religion; or Under the Bridge, about the 1997 slaying of a 14-year-old girl.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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Spy thrillers have often included characters with multiple passports to evoke drama and suspense.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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After going nearly two months without consecutive victories, the Capitals beat the Islanders, 4-1, for their third straight win.—
Bailey Johnson,
Washington Post,
4 Feb. 2026
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His victories are hers, less so the other way around.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the film, Sandler compares listening to the bits — an elderly Jew talking about his romps through history — to hearing his own Jewish uncles talk in Florida.—
Stephen Silver,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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From lush historical tales to rom-com romps, there's something for everyone in our favorite summer 2025 romance novels.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Squeakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squeakers. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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