tot

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Recent Examples of tot Tater tots, cheese, eggs, and bacon—these are a few of our favorite things! Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2025 Their eldest son, Dakota, bears a striking resemblance to a young Culkin, and that has not been lost on the young tot, too. EW.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Jones always orders the same thing: a cheeseburger and tater tots. Kansas City Star, 25 July 2025 For parents who work, and can’t play school for hours on end, or tote tots to daily playdates, experts agree a small amount of undivided attention for your child each day can go a long way. Melissa Willets, Parents, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tot
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Noun
  • Reynolds argued that contemporary pop is less about innovation and more about revisiting previous decades, blurring distinct eras, and nibbling away at the present’s identity.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The sung-through show — which tells the story of America's birth through a modern lens set to a score of hip-hop, R&B, pop and traditional show tunes — became an instant sensation upon its debut, ushering in a whole new generation of musical theater fans.
    Dave Quinn, People.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • From a minimalist metal frame to a toddler-worthy reading nook, the best lofted beds ensure your room can serve as so much more than just a place to sleep.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Lessons from Quebec’s universal childcare model show that access without quality controls can yield mixed outcomes, especially for infants and toddlers.
    Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Built to last, the 2020 model features a new roof design that boasts up to 90 pounds per square foot of snow load.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • It’s finished in a beautiful coat of light green and has loads of chrome trim and a black roof.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • An inspiring 60-second spot from Pampers features an array of wee tykes, all being comforted or protected by the popular Procter & Gamble diaper.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
  • James, who was first introduced to TV viewers as Family Matters tyke Richie Crawford, has forged an impressive career in daytime.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Lack of slug may end up haunting them in the postseason.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Place a piece of 6 x 6-inch piece of cardboard or thin plywood on the garden surface to attract slugs, then check under it every morning.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • By the mid-2030s, the UN predicts that the number of individuals aged 80 and older will outnumber infants.
    Rebecca Cairns, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
  • While only 1 in 10,000 people develop the complication, research has shown that the risk may be much higher, about 1 in 600, for those who get measles as infants.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The 60-second spot will also appear on social media and via broadband outlets, Families will be invited to share photos of newborns on Instagram or TikTok for a chance to win a year’s supply of diapers.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This occurs for newborns – those less than a day old – as well as older infants – those 1 month to 1 year old.
    Brad Greenwood, The Conversation, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The round pegs in the square holes.
    Randy Bean, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Tuning pegs – Use the tuning pegs to tune the strings of your viola.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025

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