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Recent Examples of inlay
With its clover-mimicking charms inlaid with a bright blue agate stone, Rojas not only added numbers to his excellent stats–a game-tying home run in the ninth kept the Dodgers alive–but also, his sartorial clout.
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Nick Remsen, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2025
Silver bracelets of Queen Hetepheres inlaid with turquoise, lapis lazuli and carnelian in a chest covered with gold leaf.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
His work is distinguished by rich stones intricately cut, some inlaid in geometric or other patterns, some stacked on edge.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Each country is inlaid from a different stone, and the stones are individually cut and ground to interlocking, polished shapes.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2025
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Nick Remsen, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2025
Silver bracelets of Queen Hetepheres inlaid with turquoise, lapis lazuli and carnelian in a chest covered with gold leaf.
—Charlene Gubash, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
His work is distinguished by rich stones intricately cut, some inlaid in geometric or other patterns, some stacked on edge.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 12 Feb. 2025
Each country is inlaid from a different stone, and the stones are individually cut and ground to interlocking, polished shapes.
—Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2025
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In this case study, it is assumed that in order to minimize racking costs the modules are mounted vertically directly on the top 80% of the existing noise barriers (see image inset).—
Joshua Pearce,
Forbes.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Instead of purchasing carbon credits from unrelated external projects, insetting involves investing in carbon reduction and removal initiatives within a company’s own supply chain.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Dec. 2025
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Oulonger 12-Pack In-Ground Solar Pathway Lights These solar lawn lights also have a stake, and can be easily inserted into the ground so that the actual light is level with the lawn surface.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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The rookie, who turned 20 last week, is enjoying an excellent season and has at least inserted his name into the Calder Trophy finalist conversation alongside Matthew Schaefer, the New York Islanders’ fantastic 18-year-old defenseman.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Many problems contribute to these shifts—insufficient investments in infrastructure, budget cuts in state and local health departments, the growing drug resistance of bacteria.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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Officials said 311 wait times were also cut in half to help New Yorkers who didn't have a warm place to stay.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The best way to safeguard yourself from malicious links that install malware, potentially accessing your private information, is to have strong antivirus software installed on all your devices.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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That promise became reality when the city hired a contractor to install its first small turbine generator on the Crow Slough in 1900, powering streetlights and launching a tradition that continues today.—
Northwest River Partners,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Inlay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inlay. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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