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Recent Examples of Synonyms for horned in
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Part of the reason may be that San Diego housing officials got an early and public start on dealing with their own growing budget shortfall and expected cuts in city, state and federal funding.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026 -
When Alexander’s dad attempted to intervene, he too was cut in the left hand by his son, according to cops.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Acquiring ViewLift now gives it even more offerings to put in front of sports decision-makers.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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This fall, the league looks forward to playing at Mitchell Field in Redwood City, where the city has put in synthetic turf that's safer for wheelchairs.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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At one point Blunt's character yells in exasperated, rapid-fire Italian at a protesting Versace when they're interrupted by Hathaway.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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As Dearmon and Dayvault continue on, they’re interrupted by something special.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ryan Beaumont chipped in with six kills and four blocks, while Hunter Fash contributed five kills and four blocks.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Evan Bouchard and Leon Draisaitl chipped in two assists apiece.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Horned in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horned%20in. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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