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Noun
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Repairs had been carried out in record time, with dozens of laborers working on the site at any one time.—
Amer Matar,
The Dial,
26 May 2026 -
The ban on Chinese laborers entering the United States caused the men to set sail for Cuba.—
Cindy Hsu,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Using beneficial nematodes is a safe, natural way to protect your garden from grubs without using synthetic chemicals.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
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These insects, in turn, prey on common potato pests, including Colorado potato beetle grubs and aphids.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2026
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“Navvies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/navvies. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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