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as in covering
to form a layer over
thicken the sauce until it will coat the back of a spoon
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Recent Examples of coating
Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
On sale for $96, it’s fully stocked with multiple zippered compartments for keeping your belongings organized and is covered with a durable water-resistant coating.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
The 16-inch matte display delivers punchy color despite its anti-glare coating, and the keyboard, while being a bit mushy, is still comfortable to type on.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
The special coating mimics the look of leather for a trendier take on class denim.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Standing at nine meters tall on Carlos Place, the tree is bedecked with 90 eye-catching, bespoke lanterns, each one made from aluminium and hand painted with a silver coating.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
On sale for $96, it’s fully stocked with multiple zippered compartments for keeping your belongings organized and is covered with a durable water-resistant coating.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
The 16-inch matte display delivers punchy color despite its anti-glare coating, and the keyboard, while being a bit mushy, is still comfortable to type on.
—PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
The special coating mimics the look of leather for a trendier take on class denim.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Along with the financial backing that came with new ownership, the new CEO, Jorgenson, took measures to improve Scribe Media’s financial health.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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But after a vote by the 88-member GOP caucus Saturday, Republican Rep. David Cook of Mansfield emerged with the backing of at least 56 lawmakers.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
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What was missed in almost all the reports covering Salt Typhoon was the FBI’s precise warning.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Conor Murray is a reporter covering trends in entertainment and culture.Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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What consequences is Timberlake facing? Not a DWI charge anymore.Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 13 Sep. 2024
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Two batters later, Lewis ripped one off the facing of the second deck, a two-run shot.Dan Hayes, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
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Forensic tests on other items, including a water bottle and protein bar wrapper, have yet to yield a DNA match.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the shells, police discovered a water bottle and a candy wrapper in the area where the shooter was waiting for Thompson, ABC reported, adding that the evidence, as well as the cellphone, are believed to be linked to the shooter.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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The vigorous lake-effect snow event blanketing areas downwind of the Great Lakes is expected to taper off early next week.Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
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The volcano erupted again just last week, blanketing the nearby Blue Lagoon parking lot in lava.Pat Saperstein, Variety, 30 Nov. 2024
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Zillow uses Santa's house to showcase AI service Santa's house is featured as a listing made with Zillow Showcase, a premium marketing package.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The owner can’t get a traditional mortgage and has turned to C-PACE to help assemble a package that would transform one building but also be the catalyst to transform a downtown neighborhood.Rafi Golberstein, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Other tips the postal service noted are: Families writing in should group all letters into one envelope and include additional stamps depending on the weight.Saleen Martin, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
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DreamWorks was very supportive of Sanders’ desire to push the aesthetic envelope of what’s possible in animation right now.Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Afterward, Paris snuck out to check out the plating on her tablescape.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024
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Get The Recipe 29 of 33 Pecan Pie Brownies Every Southerner can appreciate a classic pecan pie, but all that slicing and plating can be a hassle at a rowdy tailgate.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Coating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coating. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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