as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
we're hoping that the mountain bike ride will tucker the kids out so they'll sleep well tonight
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Shoppers could choose to purchase an Apple (product) Red item or wear a look from (RED)’s Gap collection, modeled in an historic campaign by Christy Turlington, Anne Hathaway, Mary J. Blige, and John Legend, among others.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025 -
As pulsating techno music filled the room, which was bathed in red light (a reference to Lynch), models came out of cubicles wearing what looked like a blend of underwear and eveningwear.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Their special teams — especially the power play but also the penalty kill — are in a major funk at maybe the worst time of the season.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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During his six years in office, 6,200 suspects were killed during anti-drug operations, by the police’s count.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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UConn maintained the pressure with another three turnovers in the first five minutes of the second quarter, but the defensive effort didn’t seem to tire the Huskies on the offensive end.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2025
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Often, Newcastle have unsettled Liverpool with their early intensity and have sometimes taken the lead, only to tire and end up being picked off.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Frankly, Angelina is exhausted, but she is relieved this one part is over.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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The victim must be at least 65 years old, may be in danger due to health or suspicious reasons and the investigating agency has exhausted all its resources.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas also saw nurses and other health care workers burn out and resign during the pandemic, or leave for higher-paying travel nursing jobs, Mercy chief medical officer Sonal Bhakta told Axios.—
Alex Golden,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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Cigna’s global well-being research showed that 97% of Gen Z workers reported feeling burned out, with stress levels outpacing all other generations.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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He was knocked out in the first round by Liam Paro at 140 pounds in October 2022.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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That perception began to turn last fall, when Hurricane Helene deluged Asheville, knocking out water and electricity for months.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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The iOS app optimized can over 12 hours a day without draining the battery, TwinMind says.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Without Caitlin Clark draining 3-pointers from the logo, or an undefeated South Carolina trying to remain perfect, there is no nationally captivating figure that commands the audience.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2025
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As a game wears on, Florida’s opponents are ultimately worn out.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Lee Women's Plus Size Legendary High Rise Trouser Jean $37 $32 at Amazon With a near-identical wash and thick bottom hem, these jeans look really similar to a pair Holmes was seen wearing out and about in NYC.—
Claudia Fisher,
Parents,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Tucker (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucker%20%28out%29. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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