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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Everyone knows to expect a brawl whenever these teams come together, and the winner will be whichever team can keep up the fight the longest.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025 -
The final winners will be presented with their awards at the 78th BAFTA film awards ceremony, set to take place Sunday, Feb. 16, at London’s Royal Festival Hall.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Jan. 2025
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Apologies go to Zion Williamson’s 360 dunk and Trae Young’s half-court buzzer beater for missing the GIF cut.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Suggs helped Gonzaga advance to the NCAA tournament championship by defeating UCLA with a game-winning buzzer beater in overtime.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Is the human species forsaking the very attribute that catalyzed our evolution from tree-dwellers to global conquerors?—
Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
10 Dec. 2024
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In the Eastern Conference, Inter Miami’s conquerors Atlanta United were knocked out by Orlando City, who take on the victors of the New York derby, New York Red Bulls, on Sunday for a place in the MLS Cup final.—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
25 Nov. 2024
Noun
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For instance, Maryland requires a license for tree trimmers, while Virginia does not.—
Andrew Wimer,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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For example, say a tree trimmer usually charges $500 for his services.—
Laurel Wamsley,
NPR,
26 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Vahe was an English major at the University of Pennsylvania and earned his master’s degree at Mizzou.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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Camila graduated from Arizona State University with a master’s degree in mass communication.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Whipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipper. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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