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Recent Examples of cruse
For Jews, the Maccabees' story and the legend of the single cruse of oil burning eight days signals the possibility that a dedicated few, inspired by faith in their purpose, can reshape history.
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Joshua M. Davidson, CNN, 28 Nov. 2021
Joshua M. Davidson, CNN, 28 Nov. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cruse
Noun
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The Houthi rebels attacked over 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two vessels and killing four sailors, from November 2023 until January this year when a ceasefire began in Gaza.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Houthis began targeting dozens of military and commercial vessels shortly after the war in Gaza began late 2023, choking off transit in one of the world's busiest waterways.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Every design element is sourced from local Australian suppliers, from the concrete bathtubs and basins to the limestone tiles, ceramic beakers, and handcrafted lotions and soaps.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Jan. 2025
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That could mean anything from beakers and funnels to materials for growing crystals and robotics.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
5 Dec. 2024
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There’s a clear ebb and flow to each match, but the nature of the game’s format means that every bout is a long-simmering kettle that’s primed to boil over by the time the storm’s iris forces all survivors together in a face-off to the death.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2025
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Pie plates are 20-cents and 25-cents; tea kettles, $1.34; a Philco 45-record play with two records, $19.00, and a Westinghouse 7 cubic foot refrigerator at $195.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Like all airport lounges, Delta’s Sky Club network focuses squarely on business and first-class travelers who have things to do, places to be, and need a good cup of coffee or tea along with their peace and quiet — all scarce quantities at airports.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Food and dessert — sandwiches, avocado toast, yogurt and ice cream — range from a $3.50 for a cup of lemonade or ice cream to a $9.50 plate of avocado toast with tomatoes and cucumbers.—
Brianna Taylor,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Cruse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cruse. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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