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Nor did evidence of trapdoors, subterranean rooms or tunnels at the school.
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Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
Oregon officials declare state of emergency to address fentanyl crisis in Portland
Fentanyl was stored, in part, in a trapdoor beneath the day care floor, officials said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 10 June 2024
People and things appear inside it as if by magic (in reality, through a trapdoor).
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2024
The surgery is a trapdoor bypass, called a Trabeculectomy, which is delicate and requires many post-op visits.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
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Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024
Oregon officials declare state of emergency to address fentanyl crisis in Portland
Fentanyl was stored, in part, in a trapdoor beneath the day care floor, officials said.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 10 June 2024
People and things appear inside it as if by magic (in reality, through a trapdoor).
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2024
The surgery is a trapdoor bypass, called a Trabeculectomy, which is delicate and requires many post-op visits.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
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The prior owner went all out on building a Medieval-style castle, with a moat, a drawbridge and a portcullis.Katherine Clarke, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2022
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Medieval amenities include a moat, two watchtowers and two gates, a drawbridge, an underground cave (complete with a Jacuzzi!), trap doors, and a genuine portcullis (a metal-and-wood gate typically seen in medieval fortresses).Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 20 Jan. 2022
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The upper half was a delicate lattice mesh sleeve that featured subtle, sparkling detail throughout.Nick Hall, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024
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Their copilot model forms career lattices that expand both the professional depth and breadth and get multiple brains on client projects for lower rates.Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
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The tent comfortably fits two to four people and features double doors and windows for excellent ventilation; plus, it can be set up with trekking poles for a front porch.Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Kirks created this by walling off one of the double doors that was originally the main entryway of the second unit.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 10 Oct. 2024
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Moreover, as Jeffreys-Jones shows, the revolving door between the public and private sectors allows the two sides to trade techniques.Jennifer Daskal, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2017
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Collaboration and Innovation: Working collaboratively with law enforcement, community organizations, and other stakeholders to implement innovative strategies that address the root causes of crime, the revolving door in our justice system and improve overall community safety.Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 11 July 2024
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But the underdogs completely dominated Australia to win by eight wickets and power into the final against either New Zealand or West Indies.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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His 37 and three wickets were noted but ultimately not match-winning statistics.Tim Ellis, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024
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Inside the hatch, the drawers hold a full place setting for four people, leaving space below for utensils and cooking tools.New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2024
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Detainees were taken up in small planes and pushed to their deaths from the open rear hatch into the sea below.Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2024
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However, when the weather turns cold, replacing screen doors with storm doors can cut down drafts and help your home be more energy efficient.Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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After a relatively dry start to 2024, the storm door could swing open soon for Southern California, where back-to-back rainstorms are expected this week, according to the National Weather Service.Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2024
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“Trapdoor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trapdoor. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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