as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
a demonstration of how dried kernels of corn were milled in colonial times
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Recent Examples of mill
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
Like a colander, the tines of the fork will mimic the outcome of a ricer or a food mill.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
Streets had been closed off, cops milled around, and sanitation workers stood by, ready to start the arduous cleanup process whenever the event was over.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The mill produces 440 hp which is sent to all four wheels via a five-speed automatic transmission.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2024
Like a colander, the tines of the fork will mimic the outcome of a ricer or a food mill.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
Outside, a contrarian in a MAGA hat leaned against the glass, and the crowd, a mix of writers and artists, milled about, smoking.
—Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
Streets had been closed off, cops milled around, and sanitation workers stood by, ready to start the arduous cleanup process whenever the event was over.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
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The Astra Telegram channel reported that 94 percent of the factory's output in 2017 was produced for the Russian Defense Ministry's needs.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Wednesday is also a busy day of economic data, with the ADP monthly report on hiring at U.S. companies, ISM services, factory orders, and durable goods orders.Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Dec. 2024
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The Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hang Seng, and Hang Seng Tech indexes are grinding slightly higher, into what readers of Investors Business Daily may recognize as potentially the bullish cup and handle chart.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Workers have been grinding around the clock to clear the roads.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Power outages have come and gone in the past in Iran, which struggles with aging equipment at many of its plants.Nasser Karimi and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Clean Up Foliage Remove any damaged or infested parts of your plants.Macie Stump, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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There’s just something hot about a man, woman, or they/them who can pound the drums with precision and skill and provide a constant, stable, rhythmic beat for their fellow band members’ somewhat more theatrical, look-at-me musical skills.Emma Specter, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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Heretic Physical Release Date Heretic is available now on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD for pre-order (expected to ship in January) via the A24 website, with the 4K Ultra HD edition being exclusive to the A24 shop.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Plenty of pet shops have kittens up for adoption over the holidays.Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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Texas will be trying to overcome a crushing loss to Georgia in the SEC title game.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Bottom Line: Tackle The Identity Shift The biggest hurdle, says Gill, is the mindset shift that creates the idea of being a person who behaves in certain ways, as opposed a person who uses willpower to crush a checklist.Janine MacLachlan, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Elsewhere, her teammate Kayla powders her undereyes while in a split on the floor.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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In the wake of their failure to stop Obamacare, the Republican Party’s more pragmatic lawmakers wish that the Tea Party would powder their wigs, oil their single-shot muskets, and leave the governing to others.Michael Kazin, Foreign Affairs, 18 Oct. 2013
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In the Central Valley, Rep. David Valadao cruised to reelection, beating Democrat Rudy Salas by a wider margin than two years ago as Kern County swung further right.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Gradually add flour mixture in 3 additions, alternating with applesauce and reserved 1/2 cup bourbon, beginning and ending with flour mixture and beating on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes total.Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Mill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mill. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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