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as in zigzagging
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as in tying
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The throwback elements of Rush’s show – the zigzagging colored lasers, the bursts of pyro that momentarily stunned with their booms, the gratification of watching musicians so focused on their music that running around the stage was not an option – reminded of a simpler era of concert-going.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2026 -
Below the falls, the river funnels into the dramatic Batoka Gorge, a series of steep, zigzagging channels carved out over millennia.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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But as the old saw has it, a lie goes round the world while the truth is tying its bootlaces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The second quarter started with a bang, with BC High tying it back up at three right off the faceoff.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The show is deviating from the order of Kennedy's books, which explored the romance between Logan and Grace in the second installment, The Mistake.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Team owner Ray Davis and the ownership group deviating from their philosophy of being a top-10 payroll team is partly to blame, as is the guy who assembled the roster.—
Mac Engel
May 26,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2026
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Kitchen cabinets collect an invisible layer of grease and residue that can prevent new paint from adhering properly.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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Homeowners should avoid painting the exterior of their home if the temperature or humidity is expected to fluctuate significantly, as this could leave bubbles or prevent the paint from adhering properly.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Jan. 2026
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Anne Ewbank became The Bee’s Service Journalism and Food Reporter on June 1, tackling stories about restaurant openings and closings and hyperlocal dining options, food guides and industry trends.—
Kat Tran
June 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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The bill would create a new framework for tackling threats posed by foreign governments and their proxies, an area critics say Britain's existing counterterrorism laws were not designed to address.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Also included in the file is a newspaper clipping of a statement from Earhart’s mother, Amy Otis Earhart, from July 24, 1949.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Our favorite feature is the removable wristlet strap and keyring, which makes clipping it to a carry-on backpack, weekender, or duffel bag a breeze.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Dec. 2025
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However, instead of the pilot starting the engines during pushback and the tug disconnecting afterward, TaxiBot remains attached to the nose gear via a specialized pivoting clamping platform.—
David Szondy
June 07,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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Both pairs feature removable earcups with generous padding and a gentle clamping force.—
Christian de Looper,
PC Magazine,
16 Apr. 2026
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Other alleged nonconsensual behavior cited in the documents included locking the door of his office and sticking his hand in her pocket.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The suspect sped through the 10 Freeway eastbound at around 100 mph while sticking close to the center divider.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Tacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacking. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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