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a very small distance or degree
for most of the race he trailed the leader by only a neck
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Recent Examples of neck
Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
The tool combines the brand's signature gentle percussive therapy with a set of interchangeable treatment rings to relieve tension in the neck and jaw.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2023
Fonda, Tomlin, Field and Moreno chatted about everything from the aging process to neck problems to sports stats after the screening.
—Malina Saval, Variety, 7 Jan. 2023
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Noun
The hedge funder, who was a professional magician in his youth, felt the hairs go up on the back of his neck—now that was a magic trick.
—Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
The tool combines the brand's signature gentle percussive therapy with a set of interchangeable treatment rings to relieve tension in the neck and jaw.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Made of flexible raffia, J.Crew’s best-selling wide-brim hat nails the classic, semi-floppy sun hat look while being totally functional, too — the brim gave my face and neck full sun coverage.
—Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2023
Fonda, Tomlin, Field and Moreno chatted about everything from the aging process to neck problems to sports stats after the screening.
—Malina Saval, Variety, 7 Jan. 2023
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Rather than offer the vehicles for sale to farmers in such regions, the idea here is for producers to book space on a truck to transport goods to market – rather than piling everything atop a bicycle and pushing it along dirt roads themselves.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
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California’s three largest utility companies are all considering shutting off power in regions where dangerously strong winds are expected to heighten wildfire risk this week.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Russia’s crude exports from its Baltic coast travel through the Danish straits, and its Black Sea exports through the Strait of Gibraltar.Theodore Bunzel, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2024
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Because the Montreux Convention enforced by Ankara prevents Russian warships passing through the Turkish straits, Moscow is likely to redeploy the vessels to its bases in northwestern Russia and Kaliningrad, which borders the Baltic Sea, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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Total ice accumulations around one-tenth of an inch and snow accumulations up to 6 inches are expected above 3,500 feet.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Thomas said as much as 7 inches of snow could fall during the event, but the forecast is still uncertain.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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The vertical distance from the front tip of a stair nosing to the top of the railing in a plumb line should be between 34 and 38 inches.Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 30 Nov. 2024
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Imax shares nosed higher in after-market trading, up over 3% on solid numbers, new installations, and a roaring good outlook by CEO Rich Gelfond.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2024
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Barriers To New Development: Is there available land nearby, and what are the entitlement barriers to building competing shopping centers?Mike Hazinski, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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That evening, in the no man’s land, a field strewn with empty water bottles, four Shia families sat on a picnic blanket around a burner attached to a gas tank, looking scared and drinking yerba mate.Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, the 3A algorithm eliminates unwanted noise and echoes, picking up voices from up to 33ft away with balanced volume and a natural, sound.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The companion app enhances the user experience, offering EQ adjustments to tailor the sound to your preference.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
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The end result was a breathtaking journey through 17 years’ worth of musical eras that found the star connecting with her fans at every step along the way.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 7 Dec. 2024
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This is where your research from step two comes in.Cepee Tabibian, Contributor, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Biden highlights chip investments during New York trip How cleaning product chemicals called ‘quats’ may affect the brain Chiropractor works on giraffe, is nuzzled: ‘Giraffes are just giant dogs?’ Thursday, April 25 morning weather update Everyone should have a favorite tree.Washington Post, Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2024
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Biscuit tenderly placed a paw over Muffin, as if to shield him, while gently nuzzling his tiny face.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Neck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neck. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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