sandwich

as in to stuff
to fit (people or things) into a tight space sandwiched six kids into the backseat somehow

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Recent Examples of sandwich Nicknamed Britain’s Ocean City—Plymouth is a bustling port city sandwiched between England’s stunning South West coastline and wild Dartmoor National Park. Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025 While Neal is expanding his homebuilding empire – his companies have built more than 20,000 homes in Florida – Taylor is focused on how his ranch can survive getting sandwiched by a new home development and a golf course. Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025 Key ingredients: Butylene glycol, PvP, Dimethicone How to apply: Benefit recommends sandwiching your makeup by spraying before and after makeup application for best results. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2025 Brunch lovers can now get a taste of the Chicken and Bo-Berry Waffles, crafted with a crispy, seasoned Cajun filet sandwiched between a warm Bo-Berry waffle drizzled with a Bo-Berry Honey Glaze. Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sandwich
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  • For now, the society’s modest office space remains stuffed full of papers and items.
    Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Like most sci-fi/thriller/mystery box shows, Severance stuffed a ton of twists and set pieces into the finale: Mark’s innie confronts his outie!
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • Mooney recounted that she was shackled, slept on a mat with only a foil blanket, and endured a 24-hour transport ordeal crammed with 30 other women.
    Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • In terms of foot traffic, the Final Four each year is a little like college basketball’s Super Bowl week, only crammed into a four-day window.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
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  • But skyrocketing home prices and stubbornly high mortgage rates in the past few years have squeezed many buyers to the sidelines of the market, raising concerns that this year will see a nationwide drop in sales even during the spring homebuying season.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • This 2019 retread attempts to squeeze that same emotional response out of viewers, simply by recreating every frame through photorealistic CGI.
    Staff Author, EW.com, 22 Mar. 2025
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  • Commercial buildings would hug State Street, with shopping and dining options wedged between them.
    Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The group — along with America First Works, a sister organization focused on political work and policy advocacy — just moved into a posh new office on Pennsylvania Avenue next to the Willard InterContinental, wedged between the White House and Capitol.
    Axios, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • MacKinnon fed Drouin in the slot for a shot, and Nichushkin was there to jam the rebound between the left post and Alex Lyon’s outstretched pad at 12:52 of the first.
    Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Gadson’s gun jammed as Bradford hid behind a burgundy Ford F-150 with tan undermarkings to take cover, police said in court documents.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
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  • Clevinger walked Trout to load the bases with two outs, but struck out Soler to end the threat and keep the Sox ahead by three runs.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Karlie Davison singled, Payton Burnham reached on a fielder's choice and Reagan Johnson legged out an infield single to load the bases with one out.
    Christina Long, Arkansas Online, 31 Mar. 2025
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  • Carter, our former Test Kitchen director, crafted a recipe for a mustard that uses hard cider, apple cider vinegar and fresh apples for a fruitier edge, but one that still packs a punch.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The Best Southern Trips To Take With Your Grandkids Southern Road Trip Ideas These destinations are packed with things to do, but the journey is also part of the fun.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025

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“Sandwich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sandwich. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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