as in to peg (away)
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And, while Robert E. Lee might have declined to resort to guerrilla warfare, many of his lieutenants carried on a program of suppression by terror.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025 -
Now, Solis carries on this tradition with her own child.—
Patrick Davis,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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Lugo was the starting pitcher in the WBC championship game and will return after not pitching in the 2023 competition.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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After pitching in five games as a rookie with the Kansas City Royals in 2020 and 2021, Blewett didn’t return to the majors until 2024 with the Twins.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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One slug had broken a shoulder; the other had gone in between two ribs, plowed through the lungs, and lodged against a rib on the far side.—
Bill Thomas,
Outdoor Life,
24 Apr. 2025
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But Beijing is plowing credit from that sector into industrial policy efforts that are boosting competitiveness.—
Kurt M. Campbell,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Apr. 2025
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Due to their heavier weight and instant torque, tires on EVs wear out sooner than traditional ICE cars—up to 10,000 km faster—leading to quicker tire replacement and driving the demand for durable, specialized rubber designed to handle the extra strain.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bristle dartboards, even though self-repairing, will eventually wear out after several years of regular use.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Plug (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plug%20%28away%29. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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