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as in appalling
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
that you would say such a rude thing to someone floors me
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as in amazing
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
as you might expect, winning the lottery simply floored us
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as in dropping
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the boxer floored his opponent in the second round, winning the fight by a knockout
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as in devastating
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress
the pushing and shoving at the clearance sale absolutely floored me, and I had to leave
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Recent Examples of flooring
Last month, the bankrupt flooring retailer sold the business to F9 Investments, which is led by Tom Sullivan, who founded Lumber Liquidators in 1994.
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Details like Murano glass light fixtures and chandeliers blend seamlessly with Italian terrazzo flooring and whimsical touches like ceramic lemon towers.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
Details like Murano glass light fixtures and chandeliers blend seamlessly with Italian terrazzo flooring and whimsical touches like ceramic lemon towers.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But rather than play up the murders’ shocking gore or give momentum to Lois’ investigation, the first few episodes are content to linger in the investigator’s ennui.Alison Herman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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The news of John Amos‘ passing was announced earlier this week, shocking many many fans, colleagues, and even his own family members.Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Wind speeds reached 40 mph for six-to-eight-hour stretches, in some places gusting at 60 mph, downing thousands of trees.Karri Peifer, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
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On Sunday, however, Israeli air defenses reported downing two drones coming from Lebanon.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 29 Sep. 2024
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Bean and Smith were seen on video wrestling with Nichols and holding his arms, while also hitting him, but the jury was not convinced those actions amounted to civil rights violations.Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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The compelling argument is the Yankees possess enough hitting to survive with Verdugo’s glove outweighing a bat that skidded for the most of the past three-plus months.Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The recent report from the auditor’s office came after the DOJ and the FBI launched investigations into the matter, eventually leveling federal criminal charges against at least 70 people.Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
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What are currently scarce resources that are competitive and costly to access, like digital marketers or data scientists, may soon become more widely available to more companies in the marketplace, potentially levelling the competitive playing field.Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Last Island hurricane The Last Island hurricane killed 400 people after slamming into the Louisiana coast in August 1856.Gina Martinez, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Employees did not respond well to visits from their managers, with some planning to call the police or slamming the door on their supervisors.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
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Use It To Help Flatten Chicken Breasts Before pounding any meat to create cutlets, use wax paper in between it and your mallet to help avoid any unwanted stickiness and keep it in place.Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2024
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Israel has been pounding Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon for days.Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooring. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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