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The dial is rendered in grand feu enamel in a way that creates an optical illusion as the watch moves – the idea is to create the effect of a raindrop falling on the still surface of a pond, with ripples radiating out from the seconds sub-dial.
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
According to the National Weather Service, hailstones are formed when raindrops are carried upward by thunderstorm updrafts into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, causing the raindrops to freeze.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
In the evening, storms passed through the East Valley, drenching select neighborhoods with large raindrops.
—Richard Ruelas, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
But in real life, catching a home-run ball is about as easy as catching a raindrop in a thunderstorm.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024
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Carol Besler, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
According to the National Weather Service, hailstones are formed when raindrops are carried upward by thunderstorm updrafts into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, causing the raindrops to freeze.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
In the evening, storms passed through the East Valley, drenching select neighborhoods with large raindrops.
—Richard Ruelas, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2024
But in real life, catching a home-run ball is about as easy as catching a raindrop in a thunderstorm.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024
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By this point, the network of support that had sustained IRA operations in West Belfast was beginning to show signs of tear.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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At points during his final pre-election end-of-episode monologue, Oliver seemed to be fighting back tears.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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By dewdrops flare beauty in the morning Until an army of squash bugs land And eat, then drag their bellies From the carnage— Field mice chew their way Into the house.Joy Harjo, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2024
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There are more than 100 varieties of shrubs like ceanothus, also known as California lilac with its luscious clusters of blue, purple or white blooms, and red-limbed manzanita, which can grow as a groundcover, tall bush or small tree with sweet clusters of dewdrop-type flowers.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2021
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The low front teardrops create a vortex between the back of the tow vehicle and the front of the trailer, actually making drag worse!Brad Templeton, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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The versatile teardrop shape has every inch of your face covered.Holly Carter, Glamour, 6 Sep. 2024
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Walking pneumonia spreads through respiratory droplets during close contact, similar to other respiratory infections.Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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There, fans sang their team's fight song loud and proud, as VR technology depicted the virus and bacteria droplets that are expelled into the air around them, and how Lysol helps kill them and keep sports fans safe.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Raindrop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raindrop. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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