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as in close-in
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as in physical
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Recent Examples of hand-to-hand
Marvel fans saw how Tony Stark (in a massive Hulkbuster mech-suit) and even a literal god like Thor struggled in hand-to-hand combat with Bruce Banner's aggressive alter-ego.
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Ties between China and India have been strained severely since June 2020, when a bloody hand-to-hand battle in the Galwan Valley killed at least 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Batman and his rogues' gallery are more focused on hand-to-hand combat and gimmicks like laughing gas.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
When things aren’t exploding in choreographed hand-to-hand combat or noisy firefights, there is much discussion of feelings and relationships, to the extent that double lives allow.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Ties between China and India have been strained severely since June 2020, when a bloody hand-to-hand battle in the Galwan Valley killed at least 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
Batman and his rogues' gallery are more focused on hand-to-hand combat and gimmicks like laughing gas.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
When things aren’t exploding in choreographed hand-to-hand combat or noisy firefights, there is much discussion of feelings and relationships, to the extent that double lives allow.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hand-to-hand
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In the midst of a close-in struggle, an adrenalized person has tunnel vision and isn’t thinking of his opponent’s airway, even if they were trained in the Marines.Brandon del Pozo, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Alaska cited strong close-in bookings for October and November and strong holiday demand, which is boosting December revenue.William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
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Residents and firefighters have suffered physical injuries, but doctors say the wildfires can also take a heavy mental health toll on civilians and first responders.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Common goals may be to get a handle on your anxiety, address the trauma that’s holding you back, improve your physical health, or find emotional balance.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
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Add to that benefits like reasonable terms with the welcome bonus, convenient banking and excellent customer service.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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This plush hooded fleece bathrobe is perfect for lounging, featuring an adjustable waist belt for a secure fit and two front pockets for convenient storage.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Yet my colleagues and I can no longer ignore the possibility that somatic mutations may be affecting our adult patients.Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions How long do symptoms of somatic syndrome disorder last?Joy Emeh, Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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This is handy when two tracks need to be kept separate for further editing.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Watashi Packable Puffer Jacket Winter coats are one of the trickiest things to pack, which is why this stylish puffer comes in handy.Melissa Epifano, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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While Kathy isn’t immediately sold on the fact that Luke is a real snowman, her doctor friend (Eastbound & Down’s Katy Mixon) and others have no problem accepting that snow can take on a corporeal form around the holidays.Shannon Carlin, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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To this end, Figure, the humanoid startup, has partnered with OpenAI to give large language models corporeal form; OpenAI has begun hiring a robotics team after a years-long hiatus.James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
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Animal lovers will enjoy horseback riding or visiting one of the area’s animal sanctuaries.Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
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Smoothies are an easy way to incorporate more non-animal protein into your diet.Amy Stanford, Health, 27 Mar. 2023
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The incident led to Chigvintsev’s arrest on suspicion of corporal injury to a spouse, though Napa County prosecutors subsequently declined to file charges and the dancer and his attorney alleged that Garcia was the primary aggressor.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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The news of their divorce came nearly two weeks after Chigvintsev was arrested on a charge of corporal injury to a spouse on Aug. 29.Esther Kang, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Hand-to-hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand-to-hand. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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