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unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
the homeowners who were bought out are convinced they got the shaft in that deal
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Recent Examples of shaft
Scientists already knew that Neanderthals made adhesives using other materials like ocher and naturally sticky substances to haft stone tips onto wooden shafts to create weapons.
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
The 54-inch canopy is large enough to keep you and someone else dry, and its fiberglass shaft and wind-resistant frame withstand gusts big and small.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
This includes 18-inch black aluminum wheels, 35-inch MT tires (Goodyear), front e-lockers with virtual rear lockers, additional underbody protection + skid plates, rocker protectors with assist steps, ball spline half shafts and easy-to-clean rubber flooring.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The style has since evolved to include boots with chunky soles, tall heels and shafts, and some Western details, while keeping the traditional elements like stretchy gore side panels alive.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Alexa Robles-Gil, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
The 54-inch canopy is large enough to keep you and someone else dry, and its fiberglass shaft and wind-resistant frame withstand gusts big and small.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
This includes 18-inch black aluminum wheels, 35-inch MT tires (Goodyear), front e-lockers with virtual rear lockers, additional underbody protection + skid plates, rocker protectors with assist steps, ball spline half shafts and easy-to-clean rubber flooring.
—Brooke Crothers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
The style has since evolved to include boots with chunky soles, tall heels and shafts, and some Western details, while keeping the traditional elements like stretchy gore side panels alive.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shaft
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The centerpiece is a floor-to-ceiling bluestone fireplace that’s surrounded by huge windows, skylights, and wooden beams.Clio Chang, Curbed, 13 Dec. 2024
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Customer Razan Rashidi orders her tea with a celebratory phrase in Arabic, and the men manning the counter beam, telling her that on this day of liberation, tea for a fellow Syrian is free.Rob Schmitz, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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Along with the connectivity upgrade, these silver spears can pack up to six sensors, whereas earlier generations might have only had one.Sal Vaglica, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024
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Namor can throw his spear from a distance, picking people off, but also spawn little sea creatures that fire at enemies, acting as a summoner-style hero to lock down chokepoints and objectives.Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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Immediately, Henderson wanted to make a television series out of it to bring the injustice and bravery to light.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The case became a flash point in the nation’s debate over racial injustice and crime, as well as the city’s ongoing struggle to deal with homelessness and mental health crises in a transit system used by millions of New Yorkers every day.Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Made from amber, colored glass that actually protects your beer from UV rays (which can alter the taste of alcohol), the growler includes a metal cap, and is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Protect from the sun: Too much exposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight can damage the skin and cause spider veins.9 Wear sunscreen, hats, or long sleeves if going outdoors.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Because that section has been specifically engineered for javelin throwers.Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024
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Arshad Nadeem competes in the men's javelin throw final at the 2024 Summer Olympics.NBC News, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2024
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This would be doing something to right the wrongs that laws such as the 1994 enacted.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The conflict between right and wrong is far less compelling, as Hegel understood, than the collision of sides with competing claims to legitimacy.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Eastwood put on his armor and galloped down a course on Tinkerbell, hitting a practice target with a lance at Hemphill's property.Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Mar. 2024
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Lance Leaf Blanket Flower The three-lobed ray petals of lance leaf blanket flower, Gaillardia aestivalis, give the flowers a unique appearance.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2024
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Three other students and one teacher suffered non-life-threatening injuries.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Two students remain in critical condition with life-threatening injuries while three students and a teacher suffered non-life-threatening injuries.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Shaft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shaft. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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