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Noun
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MacIntyre won with a score of 18-under, one stroke ahead of Adam Scott.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025 -
Recognize warning signs: Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 July 2025
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Boxes of 45s, some with protective sleeves and many without, line the floor near the counter where Doug Snyder sits on the left side of the store.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Trowbridge's is a charming blast from the past, from the vinyl counter seats to the old-fashioned milkshakes, to the homemade chili and chicken and dumplings.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Each team is poised for the counterpunch before the first punch is even thrown.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 June 2025
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The teams began trading big-time, tough layups as the game entered a punch, counterpunch rhythm down the stretch.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Pang’s departure is a blow to Apple’s AI ambitions and comes amid internal scrutiny of its AI strategy, which has so far failed to match the capabilities fielded by rival tech companies, leaving Apple dependent on third-party AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The news was not only a blow to Lilly but also a surprise to millions using Zepbound on Caremark plans, who are now questioning how to move forward.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
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Carlos Narvaez delivered the haymaker with a three-run home run against his former team to put Boston on top, and Jarren Duran extended the lead to 7-3 with his two-run single.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2025
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The Edmonton Oilers landed a haymaker early in Game 4 and never let the Vegas Golden Knights off the mat.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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The other shoe dropped with an unsettling thud recently when White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt openly gay-bashed in defense of her controversial boss.—
Louis Balsamo,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2025
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Her feet dangle, then land with a thud on the delicate rug hugging the side of her bed.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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While hosting a banquet alongside King Charles III at Windsor Castle in England on Tuesday for French President Emmanuel Macron and France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron, Queen Camilla wore a white gown with embroidery on the hemline and cuffs by Fiona Clare.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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Use an insect repellent containing 20-30 percent DEET and tuck pant cuffs into your socks to help prevent flea bites.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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Only a reindeer pelt separates you from the cold slab below.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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In the United States, it is estimated that 100,000 wolves were killed for their pelts each year between 1870 and 1877, according to the International Wolf Center.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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“Counterstroke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterstroke. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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