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welkins

noun

plural of welkin

as in skies

the expanse of air surrounding the earth the movie has been so overhyped that one half expects its opening to be accompanied by the proverbial ringing of the welkin

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With many fearful for their safety as US bombs fell from Iran’s nighttime skies with no warning, there was far more open hostility on the street.

— Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Highs are forecast to fall to 89 on Sunday, 80 on Monday and 84 on Tuesday, before climbing to 90 on Wednesday under sunny skies, 94 on Thursday and 93 on Friday.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026

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