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Recent Examples of tow
Verb
In January 2022, several cynomolgus macaque monkeys escaped when a truck towing a trailer of about 100 of the animals collided with a dump truck on a Pennsylvania highway, authorities said.—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025 The 707 was disassembled and towed to the library site.—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2025
Noun
At the rear of the home (the furthest point from the tow hitch) lies the bathroom.—New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2025 The actress’ four-legged furry friend, Pilaf, was in tow for the event.—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tow
The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.
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NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
Bruce Bennett / Getty Images TORONTO — Anthony Stolarz pulled Dennis Hildeby in close as the 6-foot-7 Swede was putting the finishing touches on his goalie gear.
While no one is predicting Mad Max scenarios or dry taps, shortages could kill gardens and trees, turn lawns to gravel, worsen housing shortages, burden local government budgets, increase taxes and water rates and throw a wrench into local economies.
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Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
The chainsaw is battery-operated and is sold either individually as a bare tool that includes a chain and bar cover and blade wrench, or as a kit that includes two M18 batteries, an M18 battery charger, a chain and bar cover and a blade wrench, according to the notice.
Tonight, Al Roker and his Weather Hunter team will be in attendance, anticipating a bevy of soulful classics, including oxtail, ribs, fries, mac and cheese and jerk chicken.
Dig into Caribbean jerk chicken pizza at Blackstone Pub downtown or savor a few slices topped with spicy meatballs and peppadews served with a waterfront view at Little Bridge Marina’s Pizza Kitchen.
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Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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