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Noun
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Tasos Douvikas and Assane Diao scored with headers for Como.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026 -
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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When online is treated as a distribution channel rather than a learning system, persistence drops, and skepticism rises.—
Ian Gibson,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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When cleaning homes with lingering pet odors, Parekh recommends applying a few drops of enzyme cleaner to the pad rather than relying solely on the Swiffer solution.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This is the Land of Waterfalls, home to more than 250 falls, including the majestic Triple Falls, which played a starring role in The Hunger Games.—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Preventing head injury − including wearing a helmet for biking and sports, wearing a seatbelt and preventing falls − can keep your brain healthier in the long-run, the organization notes.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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
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The compact vacuum converts into a handheld device for daily messes and spills above the floor.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Swan dives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan%20dives. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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