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Verb
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Instead of rotating for adjusting its opening, the Renchi features jaws that slide along a linear axis with 12 locking plates for clamping force.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 May 2026 -
The plush cushioning in the earcups, leatherette finish, and modest clamping force hold them securely.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
8 May 2026
Verb
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That rules out Virginia shifting its map to better favor Democrats in the upcoming midterms, Green said, but doesn’t bar them from starting the process over, adhering more closely to the rules, and changing the lines for future races.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Harding’s caucus often has chastised Democrats for not adhering strictly to state budget limitations.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There was also, again strangely, slightly more clipping on show in very bright areas in the Bravia 9 II’s Standard and Movie presets than there was on the original Bravia 9, even though the Bravia 9 II actually displayed less clipping than its predecessor in Professional mode.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Manager Dave Roberts said the ball mostly hit the pad on Ohtani's hand before clipping his pinkie finger.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Irvine played a tough nonleague schedule before tying Rosary atop the Pacific Coast League.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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After tying the game in the sixth, Arizona took a 3-2 lead in the seventh on a sacrifice fly by Geraldo Perdomo.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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The Becoming author tucked the top into a pair of medium-wash jeans, cinching them with a brown belt complete with a round metal buckle.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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There were no belts cinching the waist, and no need for structured or restrictive undergarments.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Put the stopper back in the sink before re-screwing the pivot nut, horizontal rod, and sliding your under sink items back into place.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Finally, the professional will install hangers to reinforce your gutters before screwing the mesh guard on top.—
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Then, fill them with soil or compost before sticking the seeds in.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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This creates a barrier between the steel and the food that will reduce sticking.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Verb
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There really was broccoli hanging from the dugout fence for Mississippi State during their first-ever appearance at the Women’s College World Series on Friday.—
Molly Keshin,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Global spending on agentic AI is growing exponentially, and the low-hanging use cases are largely harvested by now.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Stapling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stapling. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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