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Recent Examples of arrow
The Launch's default look is subdued, but the board comes with blue and red Esc and arrow keys for extra pop.
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Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2022
Kate came to the bow and arrow on her own, though Clint's years of experience are still a benefit.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2021
In Bears Ears -- named for the twin buttes that rise above the landscape -- tourists and looters routinely steal ceramic shards, arrow heads and other remnants of the settlements of the Ancestral Puebloan Indians who lived in the area.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2021
Meanwhile, Katurah plays the help, who is readying weapons, from knives to bow and arrow to guns and RPGs in between skits.
—Rohan Preston, Star Tribune, 8 July 2021
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Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2022
Kate came to the bow and arrow on her own, though Clint's years of experience are still a benefit.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2021
In Bears Ears -- named for the twin buttes that rise above the landscape -- tourists and looters routinely steal ceramic shards, arrow heads and other remnants of the settlements of the Ancestral Puebloan Indians who lived in the area.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2021
Meanwhile, Katurah plays the help, who is readying weapons, from knives to bow and arrow to guns and RPGs in between skits.
—Rohan Preston, Star Tribune, 8 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrow
Verb
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Will the second rider catch up with the first in time to amend the message?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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After a week away for the Daytona 500, Mark and Edgar catch up on it all during the latest Swamp Things.—
Wesley Alden,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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The action pic revolves around a seemingly ordinary real estate agent who is trying to outrun his violent past and stars Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All at Once actor Ke Huy Quan opposite Daniel Wu, Ariana DeBose and Marshawn Lynch.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Feb. 2025
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Followed by the Green Giant, the pups make their way down a busy street — and Mr. Clean tries his hardest to outrun them.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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While qualifying remains thrilling, an exhibition of talent and grit, the race itself unfolds like a high-speed procession with minimal changes to the starting grid, overtaking nearly impossible unless rain or strategy throws chaos into the mix.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Swede shot a final-round 6-under 66 to climb two spots on the leaderboard, overtaking Maverick McNealy and World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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If an earlier breakthrough occurs: Should a major quantum attack capability emerge earlier than expected, the bitcoin community can accelerate the above timeline.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This aligns with developments in China, where the government is easing regulatory pressures on its tech sector to revitalize the economy and accelerate its AI ambitions to rival America.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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So much of Alex’s adult life has been spent trying to step out of her father’s shadow.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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From your primary suite, step out onto the balcony overlooking the Charles, there are five additional bedrooms throughout the home.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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According to Storyful, Seren ended up far from shore after darting away from her owner and into the waves along Newton Beach in Porthcawl, Wales.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Czech Republic Under-21 international would then have striker Darwin Nunez darting towards him, so repeatedly hit it long where, inevitably, Virgil van Dijk won the aerial duel against Richarlison and Liverpool regained control.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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The football programs that make up the SEC and Big Ten have outpaced their conference rivals on the field and in the bank.—
The Athletic College Football,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Republicans outpaced Democrats in terms of voter registration every single month in the four years Biden was in office.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
15 Feb. 2025
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Only a Basque thoroughbred is galloping into contention, and there may now be room for four.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Hall, whose creativity from left-back has added a fresh dimension to Newcastle’s attack this season, was once again involved, sending the galloping Joe Willock into a foot race with Chris Wood.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Arrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrow. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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