as in clashes
the loud sound made when metal strikes metal
the incessant whang of a wrench on the exhaust pipe as she fixed the car
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Noun
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Deadly clashes erupted along Afghanistan’s border with Pakistan, marking a new low in the countries’ ties since the Taliban retook power in 2021.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
12 Oct. 2025 -
Islamabad, Pakistan Reuters — Dozens of fighters were killed in overnight border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, both sides said on Sunday, in the most serious fighting between the neighbours since the Taliban came to power in Kabul.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Cutlery, rattles and cups are among the most popular choices as keepsake gifts for newborns.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Think things like rattles, balls, activity gyms, and more.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Berra, of course, earned a record 10 World Series rings — and won six of those titles as a visitor.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The radio rings were then confirmed by LOFAR, the Low Frequency Array of radio antennas across Western Europe and centered in The Netherlands.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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