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Noun
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In one ensemble, a mannequin based on Paralympian athlete, model and actor Aimee Mullins wears a pair of Victorian-esque Alexander McQueen boots, which are really prosthetic limbs.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026 -
For even more wildlife sightings, pick up hiking sticks and boots at the Explora Center next to the lobby and make your way to the Aguti Wildlife Reserve—the property backs up to the park, and admission is free for Senda guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 May 2026
Noun
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The distinguished scientists and engineers who made up the National Science Board did not know the firings were coming.—
Caroline Wagner,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2026
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One respected firm publishes a study forecasting mass firings, while another estimates the net effect is minimal.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Thomas was productive in college, a first-team All-Southeastern Conference selection last year after collecting 6 1/2 sacks and 9 1/2 tackles for loss in 10 games.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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The 2009 Ted Hendricks Award winner and Lott IMPACT Trophy recipient, Hughes led the nation with 15 sacks in 2008.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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“Bum's rushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bum%27s%20rushes. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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