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Noun
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The table is slatted, so spills slip right through for easy clean-up, and there’s even a pre-installed umbrella hole.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026 -
The compact vacuum converts into a handheld device for daily messes and spills above the floor.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Too much stuff increases the risk of falls that undermine older adults’ ability to live independently, a 2023 study by researchers at Mississippi State University found.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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At least seven people suffered gunshot wounds and at least two people were injured from falls, officials said.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Analyze the missteps to determine what was a bad process, bad results, or just bad luck.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The charm of these biographies, however, lies in their authenticity – the small spelling missteps and unpolished phrasing that reflect genuine middle school voices.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many of his royal relatives have also made memorable trips over the years, with experiences ranging from trying a hot dog for the first time to dancing with actor John Travolta.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The studio version, recorded down in Memphis between trips to Payne’s Bar-B-Q, opens with a guitar that sounds almost eerily humanoid in its yoiyoiyoiyoiyoiy tone.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After some stumbles with AI in 2024, Apple has been largely sitting on the sidelines of the AI race.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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The stumbles seen on race day were largely engineering hiccups—hardware tuning, stability margins—not fundamental limits of AI.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tasos Douvikas and Assane Diao scored with headers for Como.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Having more courage to play, winning duels, winning headers, tackles, conceding terrible goals.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ground lights add ambiance to an outdoor space while also serving as a safety feature, helping prevent slips on walkways, pool areas, and gardens after dark.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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Vessels docked at the harbor’s roughly 900 slips are inspected at least every three years, Ravitch said.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Pratfalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pratfalls. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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