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as in debris
discarded or useless material
the piles of dust that future archaeologists will sift through for insights into our civilization
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as in to smoke
to defeat by a large margin
the inexperienced sprinter somehow dusted the field of veterans
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Recent Examples of dust
Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
One analysis funded by Pew Charitable Trusts concluded that in 2016, about 1 million tonnes of tire dust entered the oceans globally (representing 9% of the total plastic that makes its way into the ocean).
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Roll out dough: Place dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper dusted with flour, and roll into a circle about 14 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The young objects are surrounded by the softly illuminated gas and dust of this stellar nursery.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
One analysis funded by Pew Charitable Trusts concluded that in 2016, about 1 million tonnes of tire dust entered the oceans globally (representing 9% of the total plastic that makes its way into the ocean).
—Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
New Hope Railroad New Hope, Pennsylvania Bucks County's gentle hills paint a pretty picture when dusted with a coating of snow.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Roll out dough: Place dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper dusted with flour, and roll into a circle about 14 inches in diameter and about 1/8-inch thick.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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According to preliminary data, there are no casualties from falling debris.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Though the risk of existing debris interfering with missions is low, researchers keep an eye out for what's called EDL (Entry, Descent and Landing) debris and its potential to contaminate soil samples.Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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About three dozen countries provide automatic citizenship to people born on their soil, including U.S. neighbors Canada and Mexico and most South American countries.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Radon is produced when uranium, a radioactive element, breaks down in soil, rock, and water in the environment.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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The wings are turkey smoked low and slow with white oak daily.Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Expect to kick off your festive celebrations with a first course of Severn & Wye smoked salmon, or Ham and duck terrine.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The juvenile was white with brownish brindle patches around each eye and found in a garbage bag.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
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While Dogtown's hot dog menu is immense, Basile said garbage plates are always a top seller.Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
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Barriers To New Development: Is there available land nearby, and what are the entitlement barriers to building competing shopping centers?Mike Hazinski, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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That evening, in the no man’s land, a field strewn with empty water bottles, four Shia families sat on a picnic blanket around a burner attached to a gas tank, looking scared and drinking yerba mate.Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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Too often, any follow-up stories are buried along with the victims.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
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In that case, the most prudent thing to do might be to dig a hole in the ground and bury your money there.Matthew Scogin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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If you're tempted to randomly gather a fistful of strands and throw them in the trash, think twice.Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
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With the vent panel removed, locate and lift away the filter and throw it in the trash.Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
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Crews placed ground ladders to fire escapes in order to help evacuate occupants from the building on South Hope Street, according to a Los Angeles Fire Department news release.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Companies that delay scaling sustainable solutions risk losing ground as markets evolve and regulations tighten.Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Dust.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dust. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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