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This comes on the heels of the relaunch of Maker’s Mark’s Wood Finishing Series, which arrived last June in the form of the Heart Release, a cask-strength bourbon finished with two different types of wood staves.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024
This all-in-one formula washes away stubborn makeup, soothes and staves away redness, and employs antimicrobial protection to soften signs of maturing—hydrating all the while.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024
In the case of wooden staves, toasting is said to unlock more vanilla and caramel flavors than charring.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024
Last spring, the distillery released its most expensive whiskey to date, a bourbon in a $15,000 Baccarat decanter that was finished in a barrel made using oak staves seasoned at the Derby Day Winner’s Circle at Churchill Downs (Woodford has a longstanding relationship with the Derby).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2024
This all-in-one formula washes away stubborn makeup, soothes and staves away redness, and employs antimicrobial protection to soften signs of maturing—hydrating all the while.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 16 Aug. 2024
In the case of wooden staves, toasting is said to unlock more vanilla and caramel flavors than charring.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2024
Last spring, the distillery released its most expensive whiskey to date, a bourbon in a $15,000 Baccarat decanter that was finished in a barrel made using oak staves seasoned at the Derby Day Winner’s Circle at Churchill Downs (Woodford has a longstanding relationship with the Derby).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stave
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At relativistic speeds — that is near the speed of light — time moves more slowly, which would mean the electron beam wouldn't have enough time to spread out, keeping the beam focused.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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At that moment, a bright white beam of sunlight came in through the porthole and struck Audrey’s left eye.—
Sheila Heti,
The New Yorker,
19 Jan. 2025
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Furthermore, the stylistic take on many of these Westernized spiritualities prioritizes a minimalist aesthetic—think neutral tones, birch, and rattan.—
Prinita Thevarajah,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2024
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Niacinamide, glycerin, birch tree sap, and hyaluronic acid deeply hydrate skin, prevent moisture loss, and minimize inflammation.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2025
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For Grade 3 sprains, a brace, splint, or cast is likely required for several weeks.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
16 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, schools nationwide brace for clashes with immigration services if migrant families and students are targeted for deportation.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2025
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These are characterized by temperate deciduous forest species such as tulip trees, oaks, and hickories.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside Online,
9 Jan. 2025
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Hemlock dominates the slopes of the Twenty Mile Creek valley, accompanied by hickories, red oak, black walnut, black maple, dogwood, red elder and mountain maple.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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The contrast of wood, glass and whisky creates a sleek and modern design that is striking enough to be fitting for what is to be Highland Park’s oldest whisky to date, and another step toward premiumisation for the Orkney brand.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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At 22, Gail gave birth alone and left her newborn in the woods.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2025
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Add a few high-quality furniture pieces with organic rounded shapes or crafted from solid wood in natural finishes accented with woven rattan.—
Wendy Vazquez,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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Synthetic wicker is durable enough to be left outside, but natural rattan or wicker should definitely be brought indoors to prevent water damage.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
11 Dec. 2024
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State of play: As of now, TikTok is planning to turn off services in the U.S. on Sunday, the deadline for ByteDance to divest its stake in TikTok.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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TikTok could fade to black in the U.S. in a matter of days after the Supreme Court rejected its appeal to halt a law that will ban the popular video app as of Jan. 19 unless Chinese parent ByteDance sells its stake.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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In addition to prioritizing rail projects, the Port plans to ramp up the volume of zero-emissions electric trucks in service and invest $640 million in new zero-emissions cargo handling equipment and charging stations to support the switch.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2025
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Philadelphia started the season slow at 2-2 but flipped the switch, rattling off 10 straight wins and finishing the season 14-1 in their last 15 games.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Stave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stave. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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