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Recent Examples of peel
Supporters of the effort face a long road before Massachusetts residents hit the polls next year to decide whether to peel back a law that Beacon Hill Democrats have heralded as a measure to save lives but critics argue trample on fundamental Second Amendment rights.
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Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Pros: Gentle, balances oiliness Cons: Has a slight peeling process which some users may not like
Size: 5 oz.
—Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
You May Also Like Related Articles The display elements are designed to appear to be peeling upward from the steel floor plane, revealing glimpses of bronze and material layering.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
The easy-to-apply wallpaper is safe to use, nice quality, and doesn’t peel or tear when applying, per reviewers.
—Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
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Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Pros: Gentle, balances oiliness Cons: Has a slight peeling process which some users may not like
Size: 5 oz.
—Dana Leigh Smith, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025
You May Also Like Related Articles The display elements are designed to appear to be peeling upward from the steel floor plane, revealing glimpses of bronze and material layering.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
The easy-to-apply wallpaper is safe to use, nice quality, and doesn’t peel or tear when applying, per reviewers.
—Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peel
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Staff Sergeant Kennedy Robinson barked at a recruit whose arms were twitching in agony.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Dog Man is barking the 2025 box office back to life.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Ingredients 4 ears fresh yellow corn, husked, silks removed 2 tsp.—
Julia Levy,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2023
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The Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, for example, lets guests husk coconuts, take ukulele and hula lessons, and rent GoPro cameras as part of its $50 daily resort fee.—
Catherine Garcia,
The Week,
8 Apr. 2023
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For anyone under the impression that dogs are being skinned, perish the thought.—
Rosalie R. Radomsky,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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Almond is the star of the show here, in milk, oil, extract, and protein formats—delivering fatty acids and omega 9s to skin for improved softness and nourishment.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Peel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peel. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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