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Recent Examples of roach
Heavy organic matter was found in the ice machine and dead roaches were found in the restroom, dry storage and walk-in cooler drain.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024
Bug bombs typically work on contact—killing common household insects like ants, spiders, roaches, and fleas instantly.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024
Current and former tenants say the Housing Authority of Savannah, the agency that oversees Yamacraw, has ignored the mold, rats, and roaches that infest the units and sicken residents, and the bullet holes in windows and gunshots that ring through the night.
—Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024
If there’s a roach infestation at a restaurant, inspectors must call their supervisors to determine whether there is a health risk at the facility.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024
Bug bombs typically work on contact—killing common household insects like ants, spiders, roaches, and fleas instantly.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024
Current and former tenants say the Housing Authority of Savannah, the agency that oversees Yamacraw, has ignored the mold, rats, and roaches that infest the units and sicken residents, and the bullet holes in windows and gunshots that ring through the night.
—Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024
If there’s a roach infestation at a restaurant, inspectors must call their supervisors to determine whether there is a health risk at the facility.
—Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roach
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The pair also had Gaga and Mars' hairdos down to a tee, with Ripa rocking a big, blonde beehive, as Mars wore a curly haired wig underneath a cowboy hat.Becca Longmire, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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No detail has been missed, from Gaga's big, blonde beehive hairdo and unique makeup to her gold broach.Dave Quinn, People.com, 29 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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In addition to the outfit, Gad committed to the bit with a wig styled like Miller’s signature haircut and a bold lip, plus what appeared to be fake breasts.Michelle Lee, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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The internet fell in love with his dapper short haircut, and this matching outfit with Zendaya is only further cementing his fashion icon status.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 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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Everybody had a new car and a conk.New York Times, New York Times, 27 Oct. 2021
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The spectral and the barely discernible devotions become manifest as Holy Ghost, though also borne in Malcolm X’s stance and the Godfather of Soul’s conk.Saidiya Hartman, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2023
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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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The actor admits to Vogue that one of Mancuso's wigs inspired her own current hairstyle.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Her favorite hairstyle: Whatever hair suits your face shape.Celeste Polanco, Essence, 31 Oct. 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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Bree, floating in a druggy haze, is surrounded by sweaty men with comb-overs.Mayukh Sen, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Roach.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roach. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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