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as in to dim
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as in to squash
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Recent Examples of mat
According to Miele, the T2 dryer can spin and work quickly enough to dry wool without matting or shrinkage.
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Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 7 Sep. 2024
My twin lies dead at my feet, her hair matted with blood, brains.
—Edan Lepucki, The Atlantic, 12 July 2024
The team has found hundreds so far from the first and second centuries A.D., mostly cats but also dogs and young monkeys, laid to rest wrapped in matting or covered with broken pottery.
—Jo Marchant, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2024
These include over 140 species traditionally used by the Chumash, such as tule grass for matting and thatching houses, and elderberries for crafting whistles and bows.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
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Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 7 Sep. 2024
My twin lies dead at my feet, her hair matted with blood, brains.
—Edan Lepucki, The Atlantic, 12 July 2024
The team has found hundreds so far from the first and second centuries A.D., mostly cats but also dogs and young monkeys, laid to rest wrapped in matting or covered with broken pottery.
—Jo Marchant, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2024
These include over 140 species traditionally used by the Chumash, such as tule grass for matting and thatching houses, and elderberries for crafting whistles and bows.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
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Monfort vastly overpaid for star power even as other teams knew that Bryant’s star was dimming.Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 2 Nov. 2024
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One issue shoppers won't have, however, is finding that holiday decor before the porch lights even dim this Thursday night.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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If Trump wins, he Justice Department could squash the special counsel case against him.Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Wearing matching pink jackets, the group tried to squash the perception that Trump isn’t the right candidate for women.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
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Hydrogen peroxide may lighten dark spots; however, use it sparingly.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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Baking Soda And Dish Soap When trying to remove or lighten stains that are already set on your Pyrex dish, a combination of a gentle abrasive cleanser and a little elbow grease with a plastic or nylon scrubby (never steel wool) can work wonders.Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
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In the footage, Hayes shoves Jamora and spits at her.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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But when push came to shove, Stefani, 55, chose Zabosky to remain on her team — leaving Torres open to be taken by another coach.Daniela Avila, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
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Over time, the antibacterial and antiinflammatory ingredient will help to soften and smooth the skin’s texture, and even brighten it.Neha Tandon, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024
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The result is a French-California bistro where beef tartare gets brightened by the crunch of green beans and amberjack crudo receives a garnish of cucumber and grape salad.Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
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Both the fourth and fifth images came out great, although the fourth one bulked the subject up a little.Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2024
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For example, many stevia products sold in stores contain additional ingredients, including bulking agents and other sweeteners.Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 15 Aug. 2024
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That is, the snowdrifts are up to my waist, and it’s been snowing all weekend.Alexei Navalny, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2024
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Throughout our April voyage, heavenly cherry blossoms bloomed and snowed pale-pink petals upon us.Norma Meyer, Orange County Register, 15 May 2024
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The Justice Department on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the owner and operator of the container ship that rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, seeking $100 million in damages for the structure's collapse, which killed six construction workers and led to massive economic losses.Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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