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Verb
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Thomas Massie’s defeat sharpens a dangerous instinct before the midterms.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
20 May 2026 -
If anything, this transit sharpens our ability to read between the lines, connect dots and uncover information that presents a certain kind of advantage.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Leclerc still can’t steer right at full speed, so Verstappen nips ahead for good measure at the final corner.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Chief among the products banned are the ubiquitous 50 milliliter bottles known as shooters, shots, nips or airline bottles.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Levi’s went on a prolific streak of collaborations by releasing three collections with Nike and Jordan Brand from last July through January, and during that time and onward denim has been popping up on loads more in-line releases under the Nike umbrella.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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There’s plenty of space in the rear too, with loads of head and legroom for adult passengers.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Credit to the animation, though — bright pops of artistry that alternately evoke Steven Universe and Rick and Morty.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Instead of filling my suitcase with bulky sneakers, sky-high heels, and overly sporty athleisure, Sisto recommended chic staples like linen pants, comfortable sandals, breezy matching sets, and playful pops of color.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The Rodents of Unusual Size that attack Westley in a swamp work because they are played by small men in rodent suits, rather than coolly conjured from pixels; their deliberate artifice is the thrill, and Reiner provided the voice for their hideous snorts.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Closing off the week will be Wooyoungmi, Sacai, KidSuper, and Celine, which hasn’t staged a runway show since 2023 and returned last season with an intimate presentation at its headquarters on the Rue Vivienne, with its collection hung on pegs and accessories snaked around the room.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Off-road electric motorcycles, which are equipped with pegs instead of pedals, are not legal to ride on public streets in California.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Founded in 2015 by David Zhao and Haibin Yang, Chubby Cattle is part of Chubby Group, a fast-growing hospitality company that blends Asian dining concepts with technology such as robot servers, conveyor belts and immersive projection rooms.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Having a few belts with people in bars.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
Noun
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However, borax will not work on pests that aren't interested in eating it, such as termites, bed bugs, mosquitoes, flying insects above ground level, or any number of other outdoor pests, such as slugs and snails.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
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Japanese beetles and slugs are pesky nuisances that will go after the basil in your garden.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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“Whets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whets. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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