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Noun
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From a pocket of the coat Heiss removed Prima’s note and her ribbon and tossed them onto the counter.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025 -
Both teams had a deep understanding of the other and had already seen multiple in-game adjustments and counters to keep the playoff tactical battle alive.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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And naturally, the nightmare of sitting under the bleachers next to Michaels as one of your babies falls flat on its face during the Saturday-night dry run is like a devastating body blow to the ego.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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And losing a place where people can hear or perform live music is a body blow to the vibrancy everyone seems to want downtown.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump has failed to make Ed Martin the permanent U.S. prosecutor for the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., in what is a blow to his administration's goals.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The endorsement is also a blow to former Ohio State University football coach and Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel, who was considering entering the gubernatorial race, as well as Attorney General Dave Yost, who is running to succeed DeWine.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
9 May 2025
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch gave Randle a quick hook, sending the forward to the bench for the next two minutes of action, much to Randle’s dismay — which was evident in the veteran’s body language.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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But the band uses those qualities in the service of some of the year’s tightest, catchiest rock songs, full of hooks that will ricochet around your head all summer.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
7 May 2025
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Founded in Texas in 1982, Autry sneakers became a hit among tennis players for its sporty, Americana aesthetic.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Four people sitting at tables in the upscale cafe, chatting over a playlist of early ‘00s hits from artists like Ashanti.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Ye, unfazed, is seen walking behind her in the clip.—
Jessica Bennett,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
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In the clip shared on social media, a dog that appeared to be de Armas' pooch Salsa was seen walking alongside the group.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The Rahway, New Jersey, native paints his sonic stories in surrealist strokes that feel like abstract imagery on the surface, but hold deeper interpretations on subsequent listens.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2025
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The 2017 study found that people who tested positive for HPV were more likely to have strokes compared with those who tested negative.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
29 Apr. 2025
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That's a rarity for SpaceX, which is known for its rocket reuse; one of the company's Falcon 9 boosters has 27 flights under its belt.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Saturday’s card offers more than just Alvarez’s attempt at three belts.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Counterblow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/counterblow. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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