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Recent Examples of lave
To Eastward San Diego’s heights Stretch downward to the bay
Which coyly laves her with the waves
Wherein the dolphins play.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2019
San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lave
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Judge Jeffrey Clothier, who was elected to Genesee County’s 67th District Court in January, said requiring as many as 100 shoplifters caught stealing from a local Walmart to wash cars for free would serve the community and possibly discourage others from stealing from the retail giant.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Step 3: Clean The Shelves Use a sponge or wash cloth dipped in warm, soapy water to wipe off shelves.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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In the case of a lunar eclipse, that means the moon is bathed in a reddish glow—hence the blood moon handle.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
11 Mar. 2025
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The weather begins to warm and the city is bathed in pink and white blossoms.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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His execution was near perfect, but the ball inexplicably lipped out and landed 10 inches from the hole.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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And the brand’s cream blush is a standout because each shade gives your cheeks and lips a natural glow of color that brightens up your whole look.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
1 Mar. 2025
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One video shows the spacecraft splashing down into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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But after over 286 days, their extended stay in space is finally coming to a close, as the two astronauts make their way back to Earth on a SpaceX capsule that’s set to splash down off the coast of Florida on Tuesday.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Lave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lave. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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