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Recent Examples of lave Such ties lave little resemblance to alliances such as NATO, where participation is voluntary and leaders are democratically elected. —
Loren Thompson, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 The running game had been ineffective through long stretches of the night, laving Cal with a rather lifeless attack. —Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, 27 Sep. 2019 To Eastward San Diego’s heights Stretch downward to the bay Which coyly laves her with the waves Wherein the dolphins play. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2019
Loren Thompson, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022 The running game had been ineffective through long stretches of the night, laving Cal with a rather lifeless attack. —Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, 27 Sep. 2019 To Eastward San Diego’s heights Stretch downward to the bay Which coyly laves her with the waves Wherein the dolphins play. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2019
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However, it should be noted that down should not be bleached or washed with fabric softener.— Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 22 Apr. 2026
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There are standalone bath tubs by the windows in every suite (showers and wash closets are separate), plus another half bathroom, walk-in closet, and roomy living area that make the upgrade well worthwhile.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
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Earthshine occurs when sunlight bounces off our planet's cloudy atmosphere to strike the moon, bathing its unlit side in a subtle glow that can reveal the dark forms of lunar maria, vast plains where ancient lava once cooled and hardened into sweeping basaltic landscapes.— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 19 Apr. 2026
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Once in a while, black flats compress the space, framing a single character’s face, bathed in a bleaching white light, as if their vulnerabilities were being scanned by an MRI.— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
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In 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Ralph Fiennes' Dr. Ian Kelson literally lip syncs for his life.— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Jan. 2026
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Juicy sobs into Athena’s arms, and Kenya freaks out about potentially having to lip sync against Juicy.— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2026
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A lot of eyes are on Kylie Jenner, who is currently splashed across the cover of Vanity Fair with her face, breasts and derriere on full display.— Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
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The sink is prone to splashing and will wash any oil and vinegar residue away in no time.— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Lave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/lave. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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