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as in appalling
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
that you would say such a rude thing to someone floors me
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as in amazing
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
as you might expect, winning the lottery simply floored us
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as in dropping
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the boxer floored his opponent in the second round, winning the fight by a knockout
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as in devastating
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
the pushing and shoving at the clearance sale absolutely floored me, and I had to leave
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Recent Examples of flooring
The foam, rubber and textile granules are then sold to manufacturers to be made back into items such as shoe parts, yoga mats, or flooring for playgrounds and outdoor sports centers.
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Aj Willingham, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Carbon Negative Carpet Another wood replacement in the flooring space can be carpet.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Last month, the bankrupt flooring retailer sold the business to F9 Investments, which is led by Tom Sullivan, who founded Lumber Liquidators in 1994.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Details like Murano glass light fixtures and chandeliers blend seamlessly with Italian terrazzo flooring and whimsical touches like ceramic lemon towers.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Aj Willingham, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Carbon Negative Carpet Another wood replacement in the flooring space can be carpet.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Last month, the bankrupt flooring retailer sold the business to F9 Investments, which is led by Tom Sullivan, who founded Lumber Liquidators in 1994.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Details like Murano glass light fixtures and chandeliers blend seamlessly with Italian terrazzo flooring and whimsical touches like ceramic lemon towers.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jung-bae wound up in a room of three, with Player 001 and some rando — but Player 001 choked the stranger to death in time to reduce their head count, shocking Jung-bae more than a bit.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
26 Dec. 2024
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Fox News Digital obtained shocking audio between Cyrus and his estranged wife where the country crooner is heard berating his Australian ex and using profane language.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
26 Dec. 2024
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Russia has denied responsibility, but a Dutch court in 2022 convicted two Russians and a pro-Russia Ukrainian man for their role in downing the plane with an air defense system brought into Ukraine from a Russian military base.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
28 Dec. 2024
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The Ohio centenarian recently marked her birthday by downing a shot of Fireball whisky, something that has become a tradition for Hackman, who lives at a senior living facility in Loveland, Ohio.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
25 Dec. 2024
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White corn is particularly popular among craft distilleries, as the mild flavor of its whiskeys allows other mash bill components, such as rye or barley, and the influence of barrel aging to shine without overwhelming the palate.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Some popular online sites might be difficult to access or overwhelming for some age groups to navigate, but a physical card for a physical store could be a better fit.—
Felecia Wellington Radel,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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In 2011, Meester, who was at the height of her Gossip Girl fame, attended the event as a presenter, hitting the stage Garrett Hedlund to give out an award.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Players continue hitting the cue ball off other balls to try and get their balls into pockets until only the eight ball remains.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
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Fingers may well have been pointed at Ryan Barnett for the uncharacteristic mistake that led to hosts Bristol Rovers levelling at 1-1, having trailed for over an hour, as Promise Omochere headed in from close range four minutes from time.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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The goal then was to gradually get Charlotte used to using its hind flippers again by leveling its position gradually using small weights at the start and moving to larger weights later on.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Dec. 2024
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Hundreds of drones being used as part of a Saturday night aerial light show in Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando appeared to be flying into position before several started falling from the sky before slamming to the ground, according to videos posted online.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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His endorsement of the AfD came alongside a video of a far-right German commentator slamming the leading candidate to become Germany’s next chancellor, the conservative Friedrich Merz.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
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The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Dec. 2024
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Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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Then came Ukraine’s Maidan revolution in 2013, when tens of thousands of Ukrainians filled Kyiv’s Maidan square for days before toppling the pro-Russia regime.—
Howard LaFranchi,
The Christian Science Monitor,
30 Dec. 2024
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The flower stem can grow to be two to three feet tall or more, often making the plant somewhat top-heavy, so staking or weighing down the container can help prevent the pot from toppling over.—
Janet Carson,
arkansasonline.com,
30 Dec. 2024
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