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Recent Examples of roach
About 112 rodent droppings, more than 35 live roaches crawling around a kitchen, and a chef who came in from outside and began cooking duck without washing hands were among the violations that led state inspectors to temporarily close eight South Florida restaurants last week.
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2024
In addition to the body, the unfurnished apartment had soiled carpet and was infested with flies and roaches.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Nov. 2024
Yelp compiled search data on the types of infestations Americans researched most frequently, including bed bugs, roaches, termites, rodents, wasps, mosquitoes and snakes.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2024
Seven live roaches moved about the floor under a kitchen three-compartment sink.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
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Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2024
In addition to the body, the unfurnished apartment had soiled carpet and was infested with flies and roaches.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Nov. 2024
Yelp compiled search data on the types of infestations Americans researched most frequently, including bed bugs, roaches, termites, rodents, wasps, mosquitoes and snakes.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2024
Seven live roaches moved about the floor under a kitchen three-compartment sink.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roach
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The Oscar nominee also arrived at the event with a blonde hairdo, just like Dylan's 2003 locks.Charna Flam, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Watch your hairdos, everyone! Where to watch The Birds: Netflix 17.Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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The coiffure featured Sweeney’s blonde mane pulled back in a loose knot, decorated with a pearl accessory from Jennifer Behr.Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 9 Sep. 2024
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Still, kudos to the hair team for his three vivid coiffures: an insipid swoop, an aggressive buzz cut and a monkish raze.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2024
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Gibson spends most of the premiere in a ridiculous wig of surfer curls; by the end, he’s got Hall’s haircut, and his inner monologue sounds suspiciously like his predecessor.Alison Herman, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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Guests enjoy an extensive menu of cocktails and meals that are included in the cost of admission, as well as spa and beauty offerings such as manicures, pedicures, haircuts and massages, for an additional fee.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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But that is still a sizable market; a 2020 analysis found that 10.5 million Americans used home hair permanents and relaxers, and clients are still having their hair relaxed at salons.Linda Villarosa Robin Miles Krish Seenivasan Alec K. Redfearn, New York Times, 13 June 2024
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There is always a temptation to make the temporary permanent, which is why the peace government must prioritize elections.Ashraf Ghani, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2021
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That’s what the slick dude with the conk and the blue Pontiac says to Elwood, who is hitching a ride to get to college.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2024
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Everybody had a new car and a conk.New York Times, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2021
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Apart from some bodywork accents, a unique ducktail spoiler, and the car’s lack of a tailpipe, the EV reimagining of the 911 looks nearly identical to its six-cylinder counterpart.Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2024
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The styling pays homage to the iconic 1973 Carrera RS and its ducktail rear spoiler, but also an earlier 2010 Sport Classic that similarly featured wheels reminiscent of the old Fuchs alloys, and Zagato-like roof bubbles, meant to accommodate taller drivers wearing helmets.Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 29 Dec. 2023
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Palmer also sported bangs and a voluminous hairstyle.Catherine Santino, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Her glam featured a straight hairstyle with a middle part and her makeup included rosy cheeks and a glossy lip for a final touch of semi-old school glamour.Julia Teti, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
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Excited fans got a sneak peek of Hunnam dressed as Gein on set, complete with trousers, a plaid shirt and jacket and a comb-over hairstyle.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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Because Smith already looked rather similar to a young Chase, the hair department was able to recreate the latter’s distinct rectangular hairline and floppy comb-over style by zhuzhing Smith’s natural hair.Kirbie Johnson, Allure, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Roach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roach. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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