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Recent Examples of ridgepole
Erect a ridgepole between trees and tilt branches against one side to make a lean-to framework.
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Keith McCafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021
Keith McCafferty/field & Stream, Popular Science, 26 Jan. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ridgepole
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The software can cause an error in the low power controller that makes the headlight shutters close over the high and low beams while driving.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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To optimize the now 5,500-square-foot layout, Churchill demolished a dangerous secondary stair, freeing the hayloft level to become the generous primary suite, where Hammel extended original timber barn framing with reclaimed sawn softwood beams.—
Elizabeth Fazzare,
Architectural Digest,
17 Feb. 2025
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The drugs were concealed in the spine of the Bibles and destined for delivery to two California state prisons.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Following the prologue in Syria, Grant’s script jumps between three different time periods, with the 1943 POW scenes providing the spine.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Bedrooms Window sills, baseboards, ceiling fan blades, and all surfaces of the bedroom should be dusted.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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In the Key of Ursa Minor Matthew Tierney Three fake plastic bushes per sill in the mall promenade.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
10 Jan. 2025
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On the other side of the screen, Ukrainians die, lose territory, see apartment blocks reduced to rubble, consider desertion, and watch the backbone of their western support dissolve.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Peychaud’s Bitters, all cherry and anise as opposed to Angostura Bitters’ cinnamon and clove, combines with the herbal pop of absinthe and the spicy backbone of the rye to create something wholly new.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2025
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Under the deal, which has formally closed, Common Sense Networks will hold a significant minority stake in Cricket, a person familiar with the transaction told Deadline.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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The 40% stake in dispute includes general partnership interests and all of the non-Taylor LP interests, according to a lawsuit filed after the agreement by the largest outside shareholder in the teams.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Acidic bird droppings stain or corrode paint, wood, and metal.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2025
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However, series co-creators Lyle and Bart Nickerson teased that the group isn't out of the woods as their immense trauma continues to haunt them, especially after Natalie’s death.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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More top news stories: On 8th day of deliberations, Madigan jury gets deep in the legal weeds 3 buildings catch fire overnight on Northwest Side in Belmont Cragin Illinois braces for impact of new and potential tariffs: ‘Who will feel the consequences?—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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Murphy Walsh netted a brace for Mitty, scoring in the 22nd minute (assist from Jasmine Wheeler) and the 29th minute (assist from Shelby Hopwood).—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Is there a difference between lifting weights in the gym and lifting lumber on a construction site?—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
9 Feb. 2025
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These evergreen monocultures, originally planted as lumber during the country’s postwar building boom, cause annoying seasonal allergies and dangerous erosion that leads to mudslides.—
Hannah Kirshner,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Ridgepole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ridgepole. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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