as in to tail (off)
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Pathways are soaked in mist, visibility can vanish almost entirely at times, and the sheer force of the water becomes the defining experience.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026 -
Olivia Newton-John was said to be haunted for the rest of her life by the mysterious disappearance of her ex, who vanished during a 2005 fishing trip off the California coast.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Consequently, Treasury yields are elevated relative to year-to-date lows and gold, despite retreating from its January peak, continues to signal that institutional safe-haven demand has not evaporated.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Cook, undisturbed, moving pan around on burner every 2 minutes or so, until rice is slightly al dente and liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 5 minutes.—
José Andrés,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2026
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Three hundred eighty-eight bachelor’s degrees and three hundred thirty-two were given out to students during the commencement ceremony for McDaniel College’s Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 23.—
Brian T. Krista,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2026
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For only the second time in Survivor history, the show introduced a $2 million prize for the winner of the historic season — doubling the traditional $1 million that's been given out for 48 of the last 49 seasons.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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“Peter (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peter%20%28out%29. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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