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Recent Examples of Synonyms for batten (down)
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As the manhunt continues, the sheriff’s office has advised residents in neighboring counties to lock their doors, including on outbuildings and sheds, and leave their outdoor lights on and their blinds open.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025 -
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Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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Nothing sends a shiver down the spine like finding a tick latched onto your skin after a hike.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
4 June 2025
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Months after ads for lactation cookies by the pregnant cookbook author Molly Baz were pulled down from Times Square for being too racy, Bobbie put a postpartum Ms. Baz back up there with her newborn latched to one breast and a can of its formula in one hand.—
Alisha Haridasani Gupta,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Chicago immigration advocates and politicians Thursday condemned a looming Trump administration travel ban that would bar or restrict travelers from 19 countries, a reprisal and expansion of a similar policy that was fiercely protested across the country during the president’s first term.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Additionally, the bill would bar Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients in all states from buying insurance over ACA exchanges.—
Greg Iacurci,Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Compliance By Design: Don’t bolt on risk reviews at the end.—
Abhishek Gandotra,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Guy has, of course, bolted, taking the satchel back to his gang.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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In March, four women held at the Krome North Processing Center in Miami said they were chained for hours on a prison bus without access to food, water or a toilet.—
Ben Adler,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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According to an Associated Press story, U.S. border agents handcuffed Tyler and chained her to a bench, while Sielaff, was accused of violating the rules of his 90-day U.S. tourist permit, the AP reported.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Police said they were securely fastened into their seats and were not injured.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The stair treads and risers are fastened to and held firm by stringers, which are analogous to the joists under a floor.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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Try not to open the oven before that 1 1/2 hour mark after shutting it off.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Alex Caruso, one of the team’s veterans, was a bench guy, until he was tasked with defending Nikola Jokić during the Thunder’s series against the Denver Nuggets, and did about as good a job as anyone has ever done of shutting Jokić down.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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The warning was issued Saturday at 4:52 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Saturday at 5:34 p.m. U.S. 69 Current Incidents: Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park One lane is closed between 119th Street and 103rd Street on northbound US-69.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2025
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The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a private contractor that operates the sites, said they were closed Saturday.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
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“Batten (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/batten%20%28down%29. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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