as in ton
a considerable amount
dozens of new songs were auditioned and rejected
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According to new research from dozens of international scientists published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences early on Friday, the world’s oceans stored more heat in 2025 than any other year on record.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 9 Jan. 2026
For example, activists tracked a dozen ICE officers to a local restaurant on Wednesday and followed them inside.
—Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Sushi lovers can look forward to premium sushi, nigiri and more than a dozen specialty rolls.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026
Sunburst Ski Hill in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, claims to have the world's largest snow tubing hill with dozens of lanes.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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Lightweight and easy to flatten when empty, this packable tote from Bagsmart is a steal for $26 and features tons of pockets for stashing all of your travel essentials.—
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The hair and makeup come together to beautifully complement her stunning Valentino gown—a silver-blue halter dress complete with tons of sequins and beading.—
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As more loads were seized through the summer and fall of 2024, Wedding began to rely increasingly on one of Toronto’s most colorful criminal defense attorneys, Deepak Paradkar, for information, according to the indictment.—
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In some of the tunnels that cut through the mountains, there were only a couple of inches to spare on either side of the loads.—
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But what's really cool is how the movie brings those story lines together in a narrative filled with intriguing twists, gnarly kills, heroic sacrifices and a slew of nifty new Predator designs.—
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In addition to curating several promotions, Christy has also signed a slew of boxers over the years and has taken them across the country to compete in various events.—
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Obviously, there’s a bunch of different plays that lead up to that.—
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This was just a bunch of kids playing in the sandbox telling stories.—
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The same Georgia plant where Hyundai plans to test out Atlas was the site of a federal immigration raid last year that led to the arrests of hundreds of workers, including more than 300 South Korean citizens.—
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The regime eventually deployed the Basij paramilitary force to suppress hundreds of protesters.—
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For her, the small acts help process loss and offer hope to others returning to empty lots.—
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This country ranch at 84 Hop Brook Road in Simsbury, which offers one-floor living, also has undeniable curb appeal thanks to its inviting front porch, attractive stone retaining wall, and the large level lot that is nearly an acre in size.—
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Then, keep scrolling to shop more bath deals at Amazon.—
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Think of this as your go-to guide to the best Amazon travel deals, jumpstarting the new year.—
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During the day, the birds lie motionless on the ground, blending into piles of leaves and tree stumps to hide from predators.—
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Each pepper is topped with a heaping pile of fontina cheese.—
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“Dozen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dozen. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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