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Recent Examples of wedge
That’s when Bruno became wedged in a crater.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 May 2026
The shark was apparently first found wedged in rocks by the breakwater at Salty Brine State Beach in Galilee, but then the shark freed itself and started swimming in circles.
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Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
All of the drama in this working-class community — wedged between Westminster and Thornton and less than 2 square miles in size — has longtime resident Jim Fenimore, 70, feeling despondent.
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John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
His constant companion since Claudine’s death is a small white Havanese dog named Ginger who wedges in next to him on his customary chair in his living room.
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Amy Driscoll,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 May 2026
The shark was apparently first found wedged in rocks by the breakwater at Salty Brine State Beach in Galilee, but then the shark freed itself and started swimming in circles.
—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
All of the drama in this working-class community — wedged between Westminster and Thornton and less than 2 square miles in size — has longtime resident Jim Fenimore, 70, feeling despondent.
—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
His constant companion since Claudine’s death is a small white Havanese dog named Ginger who wedges in next to him on his customary chair in his living room.
—
Amy Driscoll,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wedge
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Blend roasted red peppers with V8, and add Worcestershire sauce and freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice for a fresh alternative to bottled bloody mary mix.
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With electric vehicles continuing to gain share, that further squeezes European carmakers.
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The social calendar is crammed.
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The growing interest in quietcations reflects a broader realization that well-being isn't restored by cramming more experiences into a vacation.
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The scent of pistachio and spices invited visitors toward vendors who offered samples of sweets stuffed with dates or nuts and shots of strong black coffee spiced heavily with cardamom.
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All demand is an effect of production, so unless producers are literally stuffing the consumptive fruits of their work into coffee cans, their production is mirrored by consumption.
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Standing under her booth on Vine Street Saturday, sandwiched between two other retail vendors, was Iyshia Smith, owner of Amiracle Body Butters & More.
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In seven years with the country’s women, Herdman had taken a team that finished last in the 2011 World Cup to the quarterfinals of the next tournament, sandwiched between two bronze-medal performances in the Olympic Games.
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Still, 20 minutes before the shooting started, Payton walked back to his car parked at 10th and J to pick up his Glock 19 handgun, loaded with an 18-round clip.
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The duo then wheels the mower down the walkway and loads it onto their trailer before taking off.
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The Federal Aviation Administration published a Notice to Airmen ahead of time warning any pilots flying into the area that the military would be jamming GPS signals, so aviation safety expert Steve Arroyo said the medevac pilots should have been prepared to rely on other navigation systems.
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Ukraine is also advancing its electronic warfare and jamming capabilities to degrade the effectiveness of Russian drones.
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“Wedge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wedge. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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