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Recent Examples of bridge
Notre Dame’s bridge too far against Ohio State was its pass rush.
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Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Nineteen counties in Mississippi were still reporting ice on roads and bridges Wednesday morning, with black ice remaining a significant threat, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said on social media.
—Robert Shackelford, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
The advisory announced the closing of the Buffalo Skyway, a major bridge and elevated roadway that connects downtown Buffalo with the northern end of the Buffalo Harbor.
—NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
Icy conditions on roads, bridges and overpasses will likely disrupt the morning commute, and local authorities are advising people to delay travel whenever possible to ensure safety.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Nineteen counties in Mississippi were still reporting ice on roads and bridges Wednesday morning, with black ice remaining a significant threat, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said on social media.
—Robert Shackelford, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
The advisory announced the closing of the Buffalo Skyway, a major bridge and elevated roadway that connects downtown Buffalo with the northern end of the Buffalo Harbor.
—NBC News, 22 Jan. 2025
Icy conditions on roads, bridges and overpasses will likely disrupt the morning commute, and local authorities are advising people to delay travel whenever possible to ensure safety.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bridge
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In addition to targeting Hamas in Gaza, Israel established effective land and air blockades that severed Iranian troop movements and logistics into Syria for Hezbollah by the end of 2023.—
Nicole Grajewski,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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The jury clearly believed that, with so much GOON violence going on, AIM activists likely would feel entitled to shoot first and ask questions later if any strangers appeared unannounced on their land.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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These changes allow the growers to improve farm efficiency, soil health and access to premium markets, leading to environmental and economic progress.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2025
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Since the 14th Amendment to the Constitution was adopted in 1868, the answer to that question has been cemented in the American psyche: anyone born on U.S. soil is a U.S. citizen.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Our setting, the island of Carpathia, is a collage directly inspired by the Carpathian Mountains, which arc through Eastern Europe.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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About 200,000 people have been forcibly returned to Haiti over the last year, mostly from the Dominican Republic, with which Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola.—
Trisha Thomas,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
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Two of the most famous humans on earth sent Heidi a record to cut.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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Some of the smartest people on earth are established NFL oddsmakers.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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With the lubricated ground shifting, at times, nine to 12 inches a week, utility companies shut off electricity, gas and internet for hundreds of homes.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Hegseth has also said on Shawn Ryan's show that women should not be allowed in ground combat units.—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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Together with Dirk Hartog Island, this remote peninsula makes up Shark Bay, or Gutharraguda in the local language, a UNESCO World Heritage site 500 miles north of Perth in Western Australia.—
Keith Drew,
AFAR Media,
16 Jan. 2025
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Now, 10 years after its capture, the peninsula has turned into one massive military base.—
David Vetter,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The old filter needs to be slid out carefully, to avoid spreading dust and debris inside the car.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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Vacuum out your detector every few months to prevent dust build up.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bridge. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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