shakedowns

noun

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plural of shakedown
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  1. workouts
  2. rehearsals
  3. experiments
  4. pursuits
  5. explorations
  6. sacks
  7. mattresses
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  • Any fitness trainer will tell you consistency is the key to success, and for the active set, this includes weekly trips to the gym, studio classes, or outdoor workouts.
    Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The signees will enroll in January and take part in offseason workouts and spring practice.
    Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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  • As Callas glides from a conversation with her butler to an interview with an imaginary journalist to strained rehearsals with a patient pianist, the music of her past invades the narrative — sometimes in visually fantastical ways.
    Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • One of David’s standout moments was going from a beginner trombone player as a freshman to making Mid-State Band this year (2024) as a senior and organizing sectional rehearsals to improve the group’s cohesiveness.
    Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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  • This focus on small experiments and gradual development resulted in MEE6 adding over 40 useful features to the platform, expanding itself from a niche tool to a platform used by millions.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • From the start, the duo adopted an iterative design process, relying on small, focused experiments to shape their platform.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • After receiving staunch criticism about police pursuits, the NYPD switched gears, implementing new policies in which supervisors must approve police pursuits based on a number of factors, including if the decision to pursue could harm the public.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • On May 24, Saturn—planet of discipline and longevity—will enter also enter Aries, placing pressure on your professional pursuits and forcing you to take them more seriously for the next two years.
    Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • Her films disrupt conventional storytelling methods by employing magical realist explorations of spirituality, labor, and the environment to critique both social and ecological imbalances.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
  • YouTube has transformed itself from a place to watch funny cat videos, explorations of dance history, and Charlie biting fingers into one of the largest media companies in the world.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • In 592 snaps, Smith committed six penalties and allowed five sacks in 10 games.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As a team, the Panthers have gone from 30th in the league in sacks in the first nine games without Wonnum to a top-5 sacks group with him.
    Joseph Person, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of sacks
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  • Since launching five years ago, Hest has expanded out its lineup of rectangular Foamy mattresses to include variants for specific vehicle and dwelling types, such as camper vans and rooftop tents.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Upholstered furniture under the law includes couches, chairs and mattresses.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of mattresses
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