as in to spread (out)
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During a stay, guests are welcome to kick back in the 300-square-meter spa and make use of the jacuzzi and steam room, while available treatments span from revitalizing facials to hot stone massages.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025 -
Fernandes Anderson is accused of hiring a relative to her staff and giving this staff member a generous bonus of $13,000 — but under the secret condition that $7,000 tax-free of that bonus be kicked back to her.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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The boots’ moisture-resistant suede and rubber outsole are well-suited for winter weather, while the pull-on style is great for traveling or lounging around the house.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Our lineup is teeming with durable, all-weather designs that will withstand the elements and keep you comfortable lounging outdoors.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2025
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Fans recline on artificial grass and soft surfaces, sipping beer and cocktails all afternoon and evening.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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Icy Repose by Sue Flood A Weddell seal reclines on an ice floe in Neko Harbor, an inlet on the Antarctic Peninsula.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Jan. 2025
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And a corduroy suit, a men’s wear archetype about as old as Zegna itself, slouched like a nubbly bathrobe.—
Jacob Gallagher,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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Closed, tight arms can convey anger or resentment, and slouching, fidgeting and a limp handshake might convey a lack of confidence.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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The flight passenger and Reddit user went on to say that the women squatting in the front row may have been hoping to do the same thing.—
Sydney Borchers,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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And with the long-wheelbase model, those four people no longer have to worry about digging and squatting over a cat hole.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Jan. 2025
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Lane studied fine art at Goldsmiths College and her work straddles many media including printmaking, sculpture, installation and embroidery.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Over a long weekend late last fall, a few things became clear: there’s a palpable hunger to make theater against the odds, the locals who can keep it viable are ready for it and the artists enjoy the freedom of straddling aesthetic and artistic worlds.—
Mikayla Whitmore,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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It’s widely touted by dermatologists as one of the key ingredients for brightening, plumping, and protecting skin all at once.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
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Several private seating areas plumped with silk pillows and furniture lean into art deco design.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Folks with concerns about salt can plop the beans from the can into a colander.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
27 Jan. 2025
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But then, in the sequel, The Princess Switch: Switched Again, Netflix fully bends the rules of time, space, and reality by plopping King Richard, Queen Amber, and Princess Elleri into the crowd at Queen Margaret’s coronation.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2024
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