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Recent Examples of glove
Montreal’s best chances came on a power play, and Thompson came up big, stopping Nick Suzuki’s high-blocker attempt and gloving another shot by Patrik Laine.
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Thompson failed to glove a shot by Sebastian Aho, leaving the puck on the doorstep for Seth Jarvis.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 13 May 2025
If not for Kevin Orie’s failure to glove a Ricky Gutierrez grounder leading off the third, which was ruled a hit, Wood might have had a no-hitter to boot.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
Alonso charged at the hard grounder but was unable to glove it.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Arpon Basu, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Thompson failed to glove a shot by Sebastian Aho, leaving the puck on the doorstep for Seth Jarvis.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 13 May 2025
If not for Kevin Orie’s failure to glove a Ricky Gutierrez grounder leading off the third, which was ruled a hit, Wood might have had a no-hitter to boot.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
Alonso charged at the hard grounder but was unable to glove it.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glove
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Salvador Perez then roped a ground-rule double, and former Florida Gators star Jac Caglianone, who was hitting .143 entering the game, cleared the bases with a two-run double into the gap in center for a 3-0 lead.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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Dressed in jeans, cowboy boots and hats and leather jackets, the family band has no problem roping the studio audience in with its irresistible energy and instantly hummable tune.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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Unfortunately, Scott gets trapped there himself during an expedition with no way to get out until ... 23.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The collection features camp shirts, baggy shirts, crew neck and collared sweaters, a boxy cropped zip jacket and collared long sleeve, trousers, and assortment of basic tees and tanks.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 June 2025
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The guilty party was collared by security and reported to Florence judicial authorities.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
25 June 2025
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First Person in Line was having a spirited conversation while her purchases were wrapped and bagged.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
18 July 2025
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Wet Leg even bagged a couple of Grammys — not bad for a band whose two most famous songs were about vehicular masturbation and snogging groupies in the dressing room.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 July 2025
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While studying abroad in Barcelona, my phone was snatched right out of my hand by a bicyclist.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Hamilton’s History Says Don’t Count Him Out While teammate Leclerc snatched pole, Lewis Hamilton struggled — at least on paper.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Leave your troubles behind and grab a lime, because Thursday is National Tequila Day.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Concerned, the roommates grabbed golf clubs from one of the first-floor bedrooms and checked the house for a possible intruder.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Anyone who has seen photos of smokers hooked to oxygen or revealing their lung-cancer scars can attest that public health has become expert in warning potential victims of these types of health problems.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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KidKraft has hook removal instructions on its website.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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All three also managed to qualify for the Paris Olympics last June—Fisher and Young both netted their tickets in the 10K, while Blanks, by virtue of his World Ranking, earned his spot after finishing fourth in the 5K the U.S. Olympic Trials (joining Fisher, who doubled in both events).—
Cory Mull,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The 334 gems had been expected to net upward of 100 million Hong Kong dollars ($12.9 million) at auction.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
31 July 2025
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“Glove.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glove. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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