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Recent Examples of glacis
Forming a strong glacis in Europe’s east will require the United States to incorporate Ukraine into the U.S.-led defensive perimeter.
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A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2023
If a large laser takes five seconds to burn through a tank’s glacis plate, a modern chemical energy gun can engage two separate targets in the same amount of time.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2020
Instead, the succeeding Jewish kingdom under Hasmonean rule cut into the glacis during construction in later years.
—National Geographic, 22 Apr. 2016
A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2023
If a large laser takes five seconds to burn through a tank’s glacis plate, a modern chemical energy gun can engage two separate targets in the same amount of time.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2020
Instead, the succeeding Jewish kingdom under Hasmonean rule cut into the glacis during construction in later years.
—National Geographic, 22 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glacis
Noun
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This pattern was repeated in the session, this time with Evans playing a diagonal to Malacia.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
23 Nov. 2024
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So, too, does the drama of his composition, which pits rows of people against the diagonals of the rocky outcroppings all around—a Giotto-esque flourish, to be sure, but one filtered through Duccio’s personal tastes.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 Oct. 2024
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Outerwear and knitwear were soft, as were the single-breasted and double-breasted cashmere coats, the soft napa leather jackets, and cocooning knits with mélange effects and gradient needlework.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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Some studies suggest that rapid Arctic warming, known as Arctic amplification, reduces the temperature gradient between the Arctic and mid-latitudes, potentially leading to a more meandering jet stream.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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There are about 70 structures scattered along the area, some of which are located on steep inclines on the bank of the Fox River.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2025
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How fast can your treadmill adjust from 1.5 speed at 1.0 incline to 3.5 speed at 8.0 incline?—
Kells McPhillips,
SELF,
11 Oct. 2024
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The camera assembly uses a motorized mount that gives you 360 degrees of horizontal panning and 120 degrees of vertical tilt.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
21 Jan. 2025
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Saturday’s Divisional Round tilt between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders — a 45-31 upset win by Jayden Daniels and Co. — had a little bit of everything...and those plays all happened in only the first half!—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
19 Jan. 2025
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When wildfires surged across the state in 2018, then-President Trump reportedly withheld disaster relief funds given the state’s Democratic lean.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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And while competitive, Virginia presently has a blue lean: Outgoing Vice President Kamala Harris carried it by just shy of 6 points while President-elect Donald Trump won nationally by about 1.5 points.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The fine cinematography by Alfonso Herrera Salcedo and subtle but pitch perfect production design by Juliana Barrreto Barreto add to the atmosphere.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2025
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There have been some fair questions asked in recent weeks about Liverpool’s ability to beat low-block defences without a recognised No 9 on the pitch.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The company has also given more than 300 wildfire response items including gloves, goggles, boots, respirators, shovels, rakes, axes, smoke pumps, sifters, and medical items for burns and heat.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2025
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Every week or so, rake leaves away from the stems and add them to your compost pile.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2024
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As the sun began to set over Castaic Lake on Wednesday, the hills to the north and east were engulfed in flames, casting an eerie orange glow across the valley below.—
Wally Skalij,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Mulholland Drive—the actual street—abuts the back of David’s property and threads through the hills that bisect Los Angeles.—
Will Bahr,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Glacis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacis. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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