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as in sky
the expanse of air surrounding the earth the movie has been so overhyped that one half expects its opening to be accompanied by the proverbial ringing of the welkin

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sky
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  • If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
  • On first-and-goal, Benjamin soared into the Rose Bowl sky for Jameis Winston’s lob into the end zone.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Welkin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/welkin. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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