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Verb
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But many other comments mocked the shop along with its presidential namesake, with a few detractors posting memes of tearful snowflakes topped with red MAGA hats.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026 -
Joseph Duggar was released from jail this week, after pleading not guilty to child molestation charges and posting a $600,000 bond.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Two seasons ago, the Cavaliers guard broke their hearts in dramatic fashion by nailing a game-winner from well beyond half court.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Mar. 2026
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As the cameras flashed, Zendaya effortlessly transitioned from one position to the next, nailing every pose.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Tacking (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tacking%20%28up%29. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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