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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat-o'-nine-tails
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Police said that nine people were taken to a local hospital, three of whom were stabbed, and the others were beaten with metal chains, hammers and leather straps.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau and George Ramsay,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025 -
The company identified a potential problem with the 12-volt batteries, where internal weld and cast-on strap failures could occur.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
23 Jan. 2025
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Furthermore, the stylistic take on many of these Westernized spiritualities prioritizes a minimalist aesthetic—think neutral tones, birch, and rattan.—
Prinita Thevarajah,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2024
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Niacinamide, glycerin, birch tree sap, and hyaluronic acid deeply hydrate skin, prevent moisture loss, and minimize inflammation.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2025
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These are characterized by temperate deciduous forest species such as tulip trees, oaks, and hickories.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside Online,
9 Jan. 2025
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Hemlock dominates the slopes of the Twenty Mile Creek valley, accompanied by hickories, red oak, black walnut, black maple, dogwood, red elder and mountain maple.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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All the beauty companies mulling IPOs this year will no doubt be studying 2024’s crop of mega-IPOs, which occurred even as other consumer staples began suffering.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
21 Jan. 2025
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The league will look to its current crop of young talent — not only names like Victor Wembanyama, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ja Morant and Luka Dončić, but Cunningham and Green among others.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Add a few high-quality furniture pieces with organic rounded shapes or crafted from solid wood in natural finishes accented with woven rattan.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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Synthetic wicker is durable enough to be left outside, but natural rattan or wicker should definitely be brought indoors to prevent water damage.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2024
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During a ceremony, State Attorney General Ashley Moody presented the canine cop with an edible rawhide along with two certificates of recognition — one for her and one for her handler.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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The decor is wittily maximalist—Elton John’s idea of a cowboy saloon—with rawhide banquettes and giant antlers for a chandelier.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2024
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An election year has combined with higher interest rates and the bullwhip effect to create softness in demand and a lack of general consumer confidence.—
Joel Scutchfield,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there’s also Indy’s iconic bullwhip, which can be cracked to stun enemies and force them to drop weapons.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
10 Dec. 2024
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The record-breaking project required nearly three whole cowhides, according to Guinness.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American-Statesman,
3 Jan. 2025
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High-quality wool and mohair throws, thick cotton, cowhide rugs, and leathers that gain a patina over time are all ideal choices.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2025
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