dwarfs 1 of 2

variants also dwarves
plural of dwarf
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dwarfs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of dwarf

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Noun
  • The Orcs are going to end up being slaves of Sauron and there’s going to be war between Orcs and elves for generations to come.
    Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
  • But mostly, the elves—even the powerful Gil-Galad of legend and Elrond—are chumps, easily captured by Adar’s orcs.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Downtown Pleasant Hill invites all goblins, ghosts and ghouls to a Halloween Spooktacular complete with face painting and balloon twisting, plus free goodie bags with treats (while supplies last).
    Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Some popular horror content is leaving to make room for all these new ghosts and goblins.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • The Texas Supreme Court halts the execution of Robert Roberson.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Presiding over a lawsuit filed by The Indianapolis Star and other media organizations after the buffer law took effect last year, Judge James Sweeney issued a preliminary injunction Friday that halts enforcement of the law as litigation unfolds.
    Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Sep. 2024
Verb
  • This talent pool shrinks even more for women, who may need flexibility for child care, and managers, who can leverage experience to find a cushier job elsewhere.
    Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Researchers believe as the lake shrinks, there is less room for dolphins, putting them at greater risk of collision with boats and ferries.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 30 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Pour the sauce over and gently toss with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the shrimp and avocado are thoroughly coated.
    Janelle Davis, CNN, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Brine shrimp are a critical food source for the aquaculture industry.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 21 Jan. 2023
Verb
  • The absence of live faculty feedback and oversight diminishes the credibility of the student’s achievement.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • This retinol face serum diminishes fine lines and wrinkles while repairing skin tone and texture.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • There is no shame in making cakes or brownies from a boxed mix.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Wilton Skull Non-Stick Silicone Mold This six-piece skull mold is another silicone option that can be used to make a variety of goodies, including mini cakes, cupcakes, brownies, chocolates, and Rice Krispy treats.
    Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024
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