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Recent Examples of roaches
Southerners use the term for large roaches like the American cockroach, smoky brown cockroach, and wood roach.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Outback Steakhouse, 4608 Bryant Irvin Road, Suite 421, live roaches and a dead roach was seen on top of raw chicken lid at the battering station.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
However, these were among six restaurants and one food truck in Broward and Palm Beach counties that made the emergency closure list, with issues ranging from roaches crawling around kitchens to employees not washing their hands (one after rubbing/smashing a dead roach with their fingers).
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Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
Discussion of the callback inspection can start and stop with 20 dead roaches on the kitchen floor, one dead roach and two live friends on the rim of a bucket with seasonings.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 June 2026
Outback Steakhouse, 4608 Bryant Irvin Road, Suite 421, live roaches and a dead roach was seen on top of raw chicken lid at the battering station.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2026
However, these were among six restaurants and one food truck in Broward and Palm Beach counties that made the emergency closure list, with issues ranging from roaches crawling around kitchens to employees not washing their hands (one after rubbing/smashing a dead roach with their fingers).
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Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
Discussion of the callback inspection can start and stop with 20 dead roaches on the kitchen floor, one dead roach and two live friends on the rim of a bucket with seasonings.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roaches
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For all the bright spots on Islands’ state champion soccer team, nothing shone brighter than its golden hairdos flopping around the pitch.
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Create a Sim with clothes, jewelry, and hairdos).
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This need not be a burly bully who sizes up wardrobes and coiffures to decide who would best decorate your party.
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Members can sample trending formats like aerial yoga, HIIT and dance cardio, and the app extends beyond fitness into recovery services like massage and meditation as well as beauty appointments such as nails and haircuts.
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During The Huns’ audition at the Cellar, Nugent was standing next to club owner/promoter Paul Sampson, who was skeptical of the group’s Catholic schoolboy looks — braces, short haircuts and all.
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These images highlight extensive character customization for protagonists Jason and Lucia, showcasing diverse outfits, hairstyles, and tattoos, plus new businesses, vehicles, and vibrant Leonida nightlife.
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Long layers, dramatic volume, and effortless glamour made this one of the most iconic hairstyles of the 1960s.
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“Roaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roaches. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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