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Noun
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On Saturday, Moscow pummeled the central city of Dnipro and other areas for more than twenty hours with barrages of missiles and drones, killing at least seven people.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026 -
During the most recent war, videos circulated online of construction workers from China who filmed themselves stranded high in the air during missile barrages, afraid and without protection.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is no fear with him in side-swapping blocks to tackle ball carriers in the backfield, either.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Outside, guests had to walk for blocks to get outside of streets blocked by police vehicles.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Aid agencies say Israeli security restrictions have tied their hands, creating difficult security barriers that have limited the influx of aid.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other good view barriers for privacy might include the edible olive, pineapple guava, Simpson stopper, Walter’s viburnum, podocarpus and clumping bamboo.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her slightly shorter brunette locks feature a hint of golden highlights that frame her face.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Each container comes with a matching lid with a silicone gasket, which provides an airtight seal and locks in freshness.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lupines flourish in ditches and on highway embankments—especially north of Duluth along Highway 61, the Minnesota scenic byway that traces Lake Superior's north shore.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chaotic scene unfolded minutes after gala began The shooting at the security barricades happened minutes after the event got underway.—
Eric Tucker,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The city says barricades were moved without authorization, and the bridge won’t officially open until early May.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Milldams.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/milldams. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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