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Noun
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And unions have been printing and distributing signs, and organizing pickets and mega-rallies.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026 -
But people managed to hold small pickets in a few cities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The batteries are commonly found in products including phones, watches, e-cigarettes, hoverboards and appliances.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Below are 15 of the coolest green-dial watches currently on the market.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
Noun
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In 1992, the company expanded outside of Spain with two outposts in Portugal.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Starting today, the Original Glazed Lemon Filled Doughnut is back in Krispy Kreme outposts for pickup or delivery, but only while supplies last.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The soldiers would have stayed as sentries before and after the performance, symbolically guarding the legacy of Taiwan’s founder.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Police had taped off several square blocks around Sixth Street, while local police and federal authorities, including Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents, were at the site, according to Austin police officers serving as sentries.—
Jack Myer,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Firing squads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firing%20squads. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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