as in winner
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
as the whippers of teams from much larger schools, our players have much to be proud of
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Noun
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Kōki Named Asian Film Awards Rising Star The first winner at the upcoming Asian Films Awards has been named.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025 -
The winners were announced during a virtual, non-televised ceremony that aired on the NAACP Image Awards YouTube channel.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Whittier Christian lost a buzzer beater, forcing a play-in game against Maranatha to decide third place in the Olympic League and a playoff spot.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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Two kids, two buzzer beaters in two days, one elated dad on hand to see both in person.—
Grace Raynor,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Within these fantasy walls, Evie and her fellow players exist as conquerors and deities that reach stratospheric heights.—
David John Chávez,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Manifest destiny plays its part, too, as the struggle between enterprising pioneers and tragic, courageous native tribes ignites nostalgia, at least in some, for a time when Americans were unapologetic conquerors.—
Michael M. Rosen,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For larger grasses a power hedge trimmer or a sharp pruning saw may be needed.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2025
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Gently push back with a cuticle stick or remove completely with a cuticle trimmer.—
Katie McBroom,
WWD,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Born in New York City, Bongino has a master’s degree in Psychology from Queens College and a master’s in Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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Many scientists have a master’s degree in geography or a related field. 8.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Whipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipper. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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