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as in licks
to strike repeatedly
a crowd was drubbing the purse snatcher when the police arrived on the scene
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as in bombs
to defeat by a large margin
we drubbed our traditional football rivals so badly that it was basically no contest
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Everybody licks the big pink flesh wall.—
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
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Posted to the account @maisythemarshmallow on September 19, the video shows the dog, named Maisy, lying calmly as the cat snuggles up and licks her face.—
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If Venezuela and its region instead spiral into chaos and suffering, Trump will merely look like a bully, a president who cowers when facing the mighty — in Moscow or Beijing, say — but bombs those who can’t return fire, whether in Nigeria, Yemen or Venezuela.—
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Above, South Lake Tahoe ripper Emma Dayberry bombs through Kirkwood’s fabled Finger chutes, a quick traverse off of the Cornice Express six-pack chairlift.—
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Burrell pounds his way down to the four-yard line.—
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The man simply pounds the zone.—
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Stirring it with instant espresso powder noticeably decreases the effervescence, before the dense richness of the heavy cream all but buries it.—
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Clark rises, buries a deep, game-winning 3, and looks straight into the camera.—
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But this has been a glorious year regardless of whether Miami beats the Indiana-Oregon winner or not.—
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That beats using a garage or carport.—
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Dean Smith collects his 700th career coaching victory as North Carolina routs Maryland 105-73.—
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McClymonds routs Oakland Tech in Silver Bowl, dedicates championship to former Skyline and Laney football coach John Beam, who was shot and killed last week.—
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In fact, Ross typically hides from no one, usually strolling through the locker room to make his exit.—
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In season 5, episode 2, Karen hides in the tub with her daughter, Holly, while holding her breath to hide from a demogorgon—this scene truly depicts a mother’s unconditional love.—
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Or, imagine that Uruguay upsets Spain in Group H.—
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Prevent upsets to your meal (and upsets to your hungry guests) by making every spice, seasoning, and ingredient easy to find.—
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“Drubs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drubs. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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