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Noun
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Holding a clutch with one or both hands also provides a polite, socially acceptable reason not to shake every hand within reach.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026 -
After their Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid — a title which had been the squad’s main objective — all that is left for Flick’s side now is to seemingly wait to be crowned champions of Spain for a second year in a row.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cherry prints, gingham and polka dots give the assortment a retro vibe.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hallways are filled with tropical prints.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Uncle Mo and Forte were late scratches.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Skipping this step—and dragging loose, abrasive particles under a wet cloth—could lead to scratches on your floors.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Backhands.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backhands. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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