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as in to dim
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as in to squash
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Recent Examples of mat
Meanwhile, other looks were more bouffant and explosive, matted into Marie Antoinette costume wigs from centuries past.
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
Cutting your lawn slightly shorter in autumn helps prevent the grass from matting under leaves and snow.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
The catalog also includes three roll call votes, matted in chocolate brown with gold frames, from some of Feinstein’s most famous motions in the Senate (estimate: $1,000 to $2,000 each).
—Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2024
According to Miele, the T2 dryer can spin and work quickly enough to dry wool without matting or shrinkage.
—Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 7 Sep. 2024
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None of the deficiencies could dim the wide smile on Jim Harbaugh’s face after the game.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
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The site also offers 20% off its original pillow double pack and 10% off a self dimming glow light.Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Earworm Eraser is a 40-second audio track designed specifically to squash earworms — a song on repeat circling around and around in your brain that can't easily be shaken off.Chloe Veltman, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
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The Dolphins will be looking to squash multiple criticisms on Thanksgiving.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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She is said to be recovering well but is still experiencing normal post-viral fatigue, which is why her load has been lightened for the Qatari state visit.Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 4 Dec. 2024
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Sandro’s heavy Italian accent never lightened, which was part of his exuberant charm, waving his hands, kissing his fingers, welcoming guests, along with his son Alessandro and his wife Anna.John Mariani, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Following Michigan’s 13-10 victory, a Wolverines player attempted to plant a Michigan banner on the Buckeyes logo at midfield in Ohio Stadium, which led to pushing and shoving and eventually punches being thrown by members of both teams.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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The doctor takes the hand and starts to tug and shove at the smallest two fingers and immediately out of the numbness a dull pain comes.David Szalay, The New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2024
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This time, Rachel’s face brightens, knowing there could only be one person who would cause Rollo to leave her side.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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As its name suggests, this serum utilizes the skin-plumping powers of both antioxidant vitamin C and exfoliating alpha-hydroxy acids to tighten and brighten the look of skin.Sarah Han, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
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In the past, the Bulls bulked at offers for LaVine.Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 11 July 2024
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Cullen immediately went to work bulking Armstrong up, preparing him for the rigors of ovals.Jenna Fryer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
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The roads were all completely iced over, snowed over and closed.Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article New York City’s run of mild weather appears to be headed toward an abrupt end thanks to an Alberta Clipper bringing cold weather and possibly snow down from Canada.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
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When hunting for whale sharks — the world’s largest fish — a pod of killer whales appears to target the youngest most vulnerable sharks, ram them to turn them upside done — thus immobilizing them, and will then focus on high value organs like the heart and liver.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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In December 2017, RAF Mildenhall was briefly placed in lockdown after a car allegedly attempted to ram a gate at the base's checkpoint.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Mat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mat. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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