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Republicans could try to shoehorn any tariff revenues into a reconciliation bill by granting Trump the authority to impose the levies.
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Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Real innovation isn't about chasing the latest tech trend or shoehorning new gadgets into your platform.
—Erik Huberman, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The good news is that the period of frenzy—where corporate leaders were rushing to shoehorn AI into their product line—is over.
—Naren Narendran, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
This is exacerbated by the fact that his ideas for Oliver’s bachelor party continued to be shot down for not being extravagant enough — but kudos to the show for not shoehorning Zach Galifianakis into this story line for a Hangover reference.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
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Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Real innovation isn't about chasing the latest tech trend or shoehorning new gadgets into your platform.
—Erik Huberman, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
The good news is that the period of frenzy—where corporate leaders were rushing to shoehorn AI into their product line—is over.
—Naren Narendran, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
This is exacerbated by the fact that his ideas for Oliver’s bachelor party continued to be shot down for not being extravagant enough — but kudos to the show for not shoehorning Zach Galifianakis into this story line for a Hangover reference.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoehorn
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The way the Big East is shaping up, after five games, the Huskies won’t be playing many close games in conference, but there are a lot of games crammed into the next eight weeks and ability to close out games smoothly is something that matters.Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2025
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The modest three-bedroom apartment with expansive views of the Hudson River was half-cleared, yet still somehow crammed with books, papers, photographs, awards and tchotchkes.Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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These forces squeeze a star horizontally while stretching it vertically.Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Egypt lost $7 billion in crucial revenue from the Suez Canal in 2024 as the conflict in Gaza has squeezed shipping in the Red Sea, according to government officials.Vivian Yee, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Pimiento cheese is stuffed into these pint-size Peppadew peppers for easy-to-pop treats.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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Drew Kates, Senior, Richland Kates stuffed the state sheet for the Royals, passing for 3,760 yards and 38 touchdowns with five interceptions.Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Shoehorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoehorn. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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