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Recent Examples of wicketsTheir opponents, India, took one look at the dry, dusty pitch and loaded their side with three spinners, who took 19 wickets between them in a 10-wicket win.—Matt Roller, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025
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lattices
Noun
Inspired by the helter-skelter brickwork of Chiang Mai's crumbling temples, their façades feature masonry laid in intricate motifs and wooden lattices that create beautiful shadowy patterns when the sun hits.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Instead, look to modern lattices, scallops, and arches for a timeless feel that’s still up to date.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026