as in heads
the upper or front part of the body that contains the brain, the major sense organs, and the mouth
plopped a cap on his bald pate
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Just last Friday, the company released a number of other Performance Center talents, suggesting a significant roster shake-up is underway as the brand heads towards the Halloween Havoc special.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025 -
Some appeared to pop their heads through the bus windows to talk with the crowds below.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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The masks were made directly on the decedents' skulls, covering their jaw and face.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Neuralink has a backlog of 10,000 individuals interested in having its N1 device drilled into their skulls, according to President and Co-Founder Dongjin (DJ) Seo.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul was a key inspiration; elements of that building are reflected in Euphoria’s domes and arches, as well as its palette of gold, blue, red, and yellow.—
Janine Di Giovanni,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Meters away, two humanoid robots, with bulbous joints and expressionless plastic domes for faces, stand at a desk.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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These two tangy favorites come together to add a smooth texture to the slightly chunky beans.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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Both play essential roles in health and can be found in nutritious foods like fruits, seafood, nuts, beans, seeds, and whole grains.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Oct. 2025
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Try Greek yogurt or kefir topped with fruit and nuts.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Shake pan to redistribute nuts, and then put it back in oven for another five minutes.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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Mimi Chinese checks the boxes for delicious spicy noodles and shrimp toast, while everyone knows Macchialina is the place to go for good pasta and a great wine selection.—
Sara Liss,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Oct. 2025
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Triveni Food Court opened inside Triveni Supermarket last year, offering a variety of ready-to-eat offerings from biryani to goat curry and egg noodles, CharlotteFive reported.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Pates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pates. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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