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Recent Examples of blockishStylistically, these bulky sculptures are like many in the show, whether large or small — solid, blockish, refined but not delicate.—Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2021 Bold and blockish, but soft around the edges.—Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Apr. 2021
Or, call on its air pump function, which can be used to remove air from vacuum storage bags, to store off-season clothing in minutes (without having to break out a bulky vacuum).
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Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
My first budget-friendly starter poles, a pair from Cascade Mountain, were a bit too bulky and stiff for my liking.
Pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds are nutrient-dense foods that are commonly enjoyed as a snack and often added to recipes like smoothies, baked goods, and salads.
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Jillian Kubala,
Health,
28 Oct. 2025
In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
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