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Verb
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To keep the body of water a lake and an effective flood-control tool, Great Parks periodically dredges to remove excess sediment at the bottom of the lake.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Coverage of the candidates’ debates underscores a level of political engagement and conflict that cuts against the article’s emphasis on apathy and confusion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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As local public transit cuts loom later this year, Kansas City’s bus service will expand this summer, temporarily, to meet higher demand during the FIFA World Cup.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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For hours under the blistering sun, Raúl Servín shovels and digs his way through days filled with pain, hope and usually frustration.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Lewis, of Madison, shovels snow during a blizzard, March 16, 2026 in Madison, Wisconsin.—
Kathryn Prociv,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Claws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/claws. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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