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as in zigzagging
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as in tying
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As the firework began to wane after well over a minute, zigzagging streaks of light spread into a canopy of twinkling flashes that resembled stars.
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Charles McQuarn, 77, said traversing the neighborhood means zigzagging around all the hazards.
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As Dubner himself acknowledged in the anniversary foreword, the original book was written without a central thesis tying everything together.
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In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE, Risico says Wilder, who had already killed multiple women, electrically shocked different parts of her body after tying her up in a motel room.
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Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
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Because of this, cells develop randomly and uncontrollably, deviating from anything that mirrors human development.
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Decorating rules can be helpful guidelines, but adhering too strictly to conventional wisdom can seriously cramp your style.
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Owners with at least 25 vehicles can get the special stickers and skip adhering registration tags on the plates each year, as the rest of us have to.
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But researchers like me are tackling the problem by studying mixtures that reflect real-world exposures and grouping chemicals with similar biological effects.
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Alameda County officials lauded his role in tackling the county’s most complex issues.
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Ninety-five-year-old Warren Buffett is famous for clipping coupons and living in a modest Nebraska house, despite having $146 billion to his name.
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Plant one clipping per vessel in a nutrient-rich soil mixture.
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Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival.
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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.
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Perrineau is weary, if not quite as wrecked as the car sticking halfway out of the far wall.
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The banana leaf acts as a protective barrier, preventing the salmon from sticking or drying out during the slow roast.
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“Tacking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacking. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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