as in licks
to strike repeatedly
the mob boss's thugs really worked him over
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Recent Examples of works over
Hockney is believed to have created some thirty-five thousand works over his lifetime.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
22 June 2026
The diversifiers The goal of the Club is to run a diversified portfolio that is durable and works over the long term.
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Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Its line-of-sight communication works over 50 miles, and satellite links can extend this for longer-range operations.
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Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
If a dozen new works over four days isn’t enough, try cramming 50 plays by 50 playwrights into a single day.
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Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 June 2026
The diversifiers The goal of the Club is to run a diversified portfolio that is durable and works over the long term.
—
Kevin Stankiewicz,morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
Its line-of-sight communication works over 50 miles, and satellite links can extend this for longer-range operations.
—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
If a dozen new works over four days isn’t enough, try cramming 50 plays by 50 playwrights into a single day.
—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for works over
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Food stands also debuted that year, with ribs sizzling along with the blues licks.
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At one point in a dinner scene, Shields' Erika licks Joey's fingers.
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Back from a hamstring injury, Teoscar Hernández rejoins a relentless Dodgers offense that pounds 17 hits and three homers in a 9-4 win over the Athletics.
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Teams go bonkers when the player pounds their school name on the bracket.
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Below the dash, the center console is simplified with a small panel of control buttons, a wireless phone charge pad, cup holders and an arm rest that hides a bit of storage space.
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Other supplements come in gelatin capsules, made from collagen derived from cow and pig bones and hides, or mixed with dairy binders such as lactose and sodium caseinate.
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Ukrainian officials have warned residents to guard against further strikes as Russia lashes out.
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Continue reading … SEISMIC SUPPORT — AOC lashes out at Trump for 'betrayal' of voters after key SCOTUS immigration ruling.
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This cozy space does a lot with a little, offering bar seating, booths for larger parties and a few tables for smaller groups.
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So does Milot Kiros, the DSA Congressional candidate who won in Colorado on Tuesday.
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Fresh salsa always beats jarred, but this fruity version has an unusual twist.
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Of course, that still beats waiting for Windows 11’s big yearly update in the fall.
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Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
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For a good deal on a budget gaming laptop, this 35% discount on the Asus TUF 16 hits the sweet spot.
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As Rice whips the ball in with bend and power, keep an eye on England’s blockers in the clip below.
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The vessel bends, blocks, and whips the wind into complex micro-currents before the air ever hits the sails.
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“Works over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/works%20over. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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