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as in to dim
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as in to squash
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Recent Examples of mat
Groomers Online says the breed's fur needs to be brushed daily to avoid matting, along with professional grooming every four to six weeks.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The Coligny Beach Park also has lots of amenities too: gazebos with swings, a fountain with synchronized jets, seating areas (including rocking chairs), beach matting for wheelchair access, outdoor showers, and a free parking area.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Among the haunting remnants, one image has stayed with me—a child's lock of hair, neatly plaited and tied with a small red ribbon, matted with mud.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
When adding whole leaves, mix them into the compost pile to avoid matting.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The Coligny Beach Park also has lots of amenities too: gazebos with swings, a fountain with synchronized jets, seating areas (including rocking chairs), beach matting for wheelchair access, outdoor showers, and a free parking area.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Among the haunting remnants, one image has stayed with me—a child's lock of hair, neatly plaited and tied with a small red ribbon, matted with mud.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
When adding whole leaves, mix them into the compost pile to avoid matting.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mat
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However, thanks to local dimming backlight arrays, most Omni QLED screen sizes have much deeper black levels and much higher contrast ratios than the cheaper models (0.004cd/m^2, 118,500:1 as tested on the 65-inch version).—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Mar. 2025
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That’s reflected in the stock market, which resumed its sell-off, dimming hope — provided by a two-session winning streak on Friday and Monday — that the S&P and Nasdaq’s correction had run its course.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
19 Mar. 2025
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However, when one person had something negative to say, Kelce stepped in and squashed it.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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At the time, neither woman realized that Coop would be a student in Breonna’s classroom — but that revelation hasn’t squashed their chummy dynamic, either.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
17 Mar. 2025
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View 9 Images View gallery - 9 images Following the recent launch of the impressive, all-new X-Dome series, Durston has burrowed back in the workshop to tweak and lighten some of its already-svelte existing tent models.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Mar. 2025
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There’s a lot of levity here as well, to lighten the mood amid all the shootouts.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
13 Mar. 2025
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The west-southwest winds today will blow over the entire fetch of Lake Erie, helping to shove the water towards the eastern end of the lake.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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With opening day barely a week away, most of the phenoms and prospects have seen their big-league uniforms shoved in the back of the closet.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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The grains were tender, pleasantly sticky, and subtly brightened with rice vinegar.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Mar. 2025
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Hyaluronic acid boosts hydration, while apple extract brightens and smooths the skin.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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Vaquero Bandido honors those traditions by leaving the product as natural as possible, with no juices to bulk it up, and an ingredients list showcasing nothing but beef and seasoning.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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In the past, the Bulls bulked at offers for LaVine.—
Darnell Mayberry,
The Athletic,
11 July 2024
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Anyone trying to snow the public with bogus math felt his sting and earned his contempt.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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At the time, authorities believed the weather, which was snowing at the time, may have been a factor in the crash, according to ABC affiliate KSTP and CBS affiliate WCCO.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Police are still looking for the driver who allegedly rammed into a group of cyclists handing out immigration red cards to pedestrians last month in Boyle Heights before fleeing the scene.—
Jasmine Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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At least eight people were injured after a customer rammed into a CarMax store in California, and police are saying it’s being investigated as an intentional act.—
Josh Feldman,
NBC News,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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