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Recent Examples of spray
Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
The waterfalls, spraying fountains, and slides kept them busy for hours.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
Sam Escobar, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
The farting ninjas are dancing in the hydrant spray.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Apart from perfect paint and chrome (far finer than what was sprayed or dipped in the 1950s), restomods of the Bel Air can feature an outward appearance that’s often bone stock.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Dec. 2024
The waterfalls, spraying fountains, and slides kept them busy for hours.
—Ramsey Qubein, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
Meanwhile, on the ingredient front, peptides are making their way into shampoos, serums, and scalp sprays, blurring the lines between skin care and hair care.
—Sam Escobar, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
The farting ninjas are dancing in the hydrant spray.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Just break your cookies into a few large pieces, and sprinkle them in with the pudding and toppers of your choice.Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
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Nutty topping: Both pecans and walnuts work wonderfully sprinkled over oatmeal, yogurt, or casseroles for added flavor and crunch.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
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But my green thumb ached as workers sawed down the tree, took away everything — trunk, twigs, leaves, fruit, roots — in biohazard bags and tagged the remaining trees with a bill of clean health.Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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The cardboard Christmas houses, decorated with glitter, twigs, and other items, are said to have originated with the Moravians who once created decorative Christmas villages built around Christmas trees, generally as an extension of a nativity.Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
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In fact, the mist is composed of just two ingredients: thermal spring water and nitrogen.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rael Oil Control Mist Like a green juice for your face, this mist delivers an instant boost of essential hydration for all day comfort, unlike conventional sprays that can leave your skin tightened and dried out.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Traditionally, dates exchange mums and garters, much like corsages and boutonnieres at prom, though anyone can wear one, regardless of having a date.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024
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These extravagant corsages, embellished with layers of ribbons, cow bells, and personalized trinkets, are now a hallmark of the season.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2024
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Reporters peppered Biden with questions during meetings with Angolan leaders about the pardon, but the president did not respond to the matter.Brett Samuels, The Hill, 3 Dec. 2024
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Eagleton peppers his vague promises of better living through technology with references to Jeffrey Epstein, 5G, Anthony Fauci, and scores of other catchall male grievances and desires.Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
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Decorate with a rosemary sprig and a twist of orange peel, first rubbing it around the rim of the glass.Adrienne Wyper, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Double strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a rosemary sprig for an aromatic touch.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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All that hand wringing over Andrews’ empty stat lines in September amounted to so much spit in the wind.Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
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Local candidates stopped short of trafficking in tales of pets on a spit in Springfield, but no one else seems inclined to ease up on the post-election angertainment, from Washington on down.Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2024
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The X-rays from Chandra (in red) show young, massive stars illuminating the wreath and sending high-energy light into interstellar space.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2024
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The most popular items to DIY include ornaments, wreaths, and garlands, as they are often featured in top online searches for holiday craft inspiration.Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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