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Verb
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Wow, that fire got out of control fast!—
William Earl,
Variety,
15 May 2026 -
But my mechanics got out of whack.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The clubhouse cleared out quickly after Friday’s loss, with the disappointment feeling palpable.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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The high-heat coils of a toaster sit mere inches away from where crumbs collect, creating a potential ignition source if debris isn't regularly cleared out.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Stray bits of hair escaped my ponytail and stung my eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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The injured duckling was treated at a veterinary clinic while the other ducklings escaped the area with the mother duck.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Made off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/made%20off. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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