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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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Some run in the straight lines followed by a rook, some follow the diagonals of a bishop, and others hold off opponents like a pawn.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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But these bold diagonals lack the fundamental humanity of those which are accidentally off-kilter.—
Eric Lach,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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That is by design — Meis was tasked with ensuring the vocal and intense atmosphere of Goodison could be brought across to the new waterfront facility and felt the steep gradient would be essential in doing that.—
Patrick Boyland,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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But high pressure is building from the north and that will help to tighten the pressure gradient over Southern California, producing more gusty winds.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2025
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The trail meanders over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park. Learn the history.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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Increasing intensity by adding inclines, hills, speed, and duration can lead to weight loss.4 4.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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Americans’ overall perceptions of religion tilt positive, according to the survey, but appear to have cooled since 2014.—
Jennifer Agiesta,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Daniel Fadhel led a balanced attack with 19 points as No. 28 Maynard (6-15) rolled to a 63-27 win over No. 37 McCann Tech in a Div. 5 preliminary round tilt.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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The first, and most important, fundamental is simply the partisan lean of the state.—
G. Elliott Morris,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2024
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The district has a strong conservative lean and stretches along Florida’s east coast from southern Jacksonville to the Daytona Beach area.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
28 Jan. 2025
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Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman similarly worried some teammates might flippantly request a challenge that would be better spent on a more important, game-critical pitch.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
21 Feb. 2025
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In his first weeks at the Bernabeu early this season, Mbappe was not a leader either on or off the pitch, struggling for goals and working to win over team-mates.—
Jacob Whitehead,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Aerodynamic rakes are metal fence-like structures covered in sensors that are typically positioned around the front axle or rear axle and diffuser.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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If the rake tines or hoe or shovel blade are up and then stepped upon, there is a potential danger of injury.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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Its sharp lines and stucco finish nod to traditional Mexican architecture, contrasting with the nearby rolling hills.—
Silvia Benedetti,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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This Asian Destination Was Named the Most Welcoming in the World — and It's Called the '8th Wonder of the World' by Locals Where to Stay Sam & Lola’s Surrounded by coconut and mango trees on the hill between Pehebiya Beach and Hiriketiya Bay are two A-frame pool villas.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Glacis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacis. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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