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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
The foam, rubber and textile granules are then sold to manufacturers to be made back into items such as shoe parts, yoga mats, or flooring for playgrounds and outdoor sports centers.
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Aj Willingham, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Carbon Negative Carpet Another wood replacement in the flooring space can be carpet.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Last month, the bankrupt flooring retailer sold the business to F9 Investments, which is led by Tom Sullivan, who founded Lumber Liquidators in 1994.
—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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Aj Willingham, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Carbon Negative Carpet Another wood replacement in the flooring space can be carpet.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Last month, the bankrupt flooring retailer sold the business to F9 Investments, which is led by Tom Sullivan, who founded Lumber Liquidators in 1994.
—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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The Bucs’ shocking loss to the Cowboys greatly swung the tide in the division, but the work is hardly done.Jeff Howe and Austin Mock, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Hefty wind gusts knocked down trees and power lines across the city, blocking major roadways and streets and shocking residents.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 14 Dec. 2024
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After downing two stiff drinks, Beth races her car to the ranch's cemetery, where a small group, including family, the ranch hands, Lynelle (Wendy Moniz,) Rainwater, and Mo have gathered.Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Both of these teams are coming off big wins on Sunday with the Rams beating the Buffalo Bills 44-42 in arguably the game of the year while the Niners finally put together a great game, downing the Chicago Bears 38-13.Andy Scholes, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Some popular online sites might be difficult to access or overwhelming for some age groups to navigate, but a physical card for a physical store could be a better fit.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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However, many organizations have struggled to manage the volume of projects, overwhelming their capacity.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Christmas Eve forecast On Christmas Eve morning, the heaviest snow is hitting upstate New York and northern New England where locally more than 1 foot of snow is possible.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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When shooting on three or four different hoops, and from atypical angles, not only was hitting all the shots difficult, but so was getting the timing precisely correct.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Fingers may well have been pointed at Ryan Barnett for the uncharacteristic mistake that led to hosts Bristol Rovers levelling at 1-1, having trailed for over an hour, as Promise Omochere headed in from close range four minutes from time.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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One thing that stands out to me is the federal government’s seeming use of fear, confusion and uncertainty—combined with very nuanced language—to target individuals, agencies and companies who, in many cases, have been trying to do the right thing by leveling the uneven playing field of the past.Doug Melville, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Hundreds of drones being used as part of a Saturday night aerial light show in Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando appeared to be flying into position before several started falling from the sky before slamming to the ground, according to videos posted online.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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His endorsement of the AfD came alongside a video of a far-right German commentator slamming the leading candidate to become Germany’s next chancellor, the conservative Friedrich Merz.Laura Kelly, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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The ruins were spared direct attack, but the surrounding city of Tyre — where Hezbollah still enjoys wide support — took a pounding from Israeli warplanes.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Consider marinating or pounding it thin for quicker and more tender results when needed.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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While toppling the old system was swift, overhauling it will take time — and the students and the technocrats now in charge may not have that luxury.Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) recommends tethering the tree to a hook to stop it from toppling and monitoring your dog to avoid pine needle ingestion.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Flooring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flooring. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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