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as in plowing
to cut into and turn over the sod of (a piece of land) using a bladed implement
we had to furrow the field before we could plant the wheat
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This plowing effort began on Sunday and is now a 24-hour operation, according to the city's Department of Public Works.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026 -
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley put superior snow removal at the heart of his winning election campaign four years ago, but is now seeing his administration's plowing plan questioned by Democratic primary opponent David Morales in the wake of last weekend's storm.—
Patrick Anderson,
The Providence Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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Many shower curtain liners can be washed in the washing machine with baking soda to bust through tough grime and mildew and a towel to keep the liner from wrinkling.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
19 Jan. 2026
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These are more prone to wrinkling than other weaves, so plan to remove them promptly from the dryer after washing (or iron them) if wrinkles bother you.—
Mary Grace Granados
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Slip Silk Scrunchies are designed to hold hair without creasing, causing friction, or stealing moisture.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
23 Jan. 2026
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The ubiquitous appeal of the style has challenged underwear designers to find ways to reduce the potential for creasing and make even a full-coverage design undetectable.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Furrowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furrowing. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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