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Recent Examples of Synonyms for white elephant
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Still, with an adjusted passing percentage from PFF, which takes into account drops and throwaways, Young had a 70% or more mark in eight of his final 10 starts.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2025 -
The Huskies turned the ball over a season-high 25 times, but even Marquette’s 29 points off those throwaways couldn’t slow UConn.—
Lindsay Schnell,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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At the time it was released, the poll, conducted by Victory Insights, showed Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez running a distant second behind Donalds.—
Kirby Wilson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2025
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Example: If asked to teach something in 60 seconds, pick a unique skill and keep it engaging.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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View 6 Images Unlike cats, our vision is pretty rubbish in very low light conditions.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
17 Jan. 2025
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On the evening of January 14, a woman was arrested after allegedly setting multiple piles of rubbish and trash on fire, Jim McDonnell, chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, said at a news conference last week.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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Boaters, scouts, civic organizations, environmental groups, businesses and individual volunteers are encouraged to help clean up the St. Johns River by removing trash and debris.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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The city has also canceled trash and bulky items pickup for Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of the snowfall.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Feb. 2025
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Companies across industries have scrambled to reduce carbon footprints, embrace renewable energy, and eliminate waste; all in pursuit of a more environmentally friendly future.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Though many are quick to defend Trump’s moves and agree Washington is a hotbed of waste, the attack on this agency has caused even some of his supporters to pause.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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On the floor were pieces of scrap metal and a film of metallic dust, some of which also floated visibly in the air.—
Daniel Stone,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Feb. 2025
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See photos: Impressive nature scenes delight and inspire 'No Access' by Ian Wood Wood, who shot the photo of the badger, noticed that locals had been leaving food scraps on the pavement for foxes.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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