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Verb
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Rust on the pump indicates exposure to water or iron bacteria, which can cause clogs.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
16 Apr. 2026 -
The bright red blood was the literal red flag of colorectal cancer, compared to the darker, or black and tarry blood that often indicates upper gastrointestinal bleeding.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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Energy means a lot in baseball.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The rooms Every room features floor-to-ceiling windows, and a collection of 30 suites means there is no shortage of room types, from city kings and doubles to skyline corner studio suites and one-bedroom suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Tells (of).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tells%20%28of%29. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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