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jolly boat

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as in cutter

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Bradley left a 1-2 cutter up to Cortes in the second inning that the outfielder hit for a two-run home run.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Using clean hands or a pastry cutter, mash until the butter is fully incorporated and the mixture is coarse and crumbly.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

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That led to the 1914 Trans-Antarctic Expedition aboard The Endurance, and the harrowing lifeboat journey to bring rescue to a crew that was stranded when the ship was crushed by ice.

— Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 July 2026
The crew aboard the vessel that was reportedly struck in the Strait of Hormuz Monday has abandoned the ship and are currently in a lifeboat, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center said in an update early Tuesday local time.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of lifeboat

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Traditional-style longboats cruise the rivers while skyscrapers with rooftop bars offer stunning views of the temples at night.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
The owner of the Nazila 05 told authorities the boat's captain had reported the vessel sank after its bow was broken by high waves during rough weather, and all crew managed to board a longboat before the ship went down, Rizal said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026

Definition of longboat

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Training units would not need to replace the complete launch pod after every firing cycle.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
After the launch of the iPhone in 2007 transformed the smartphone industry, BlackBerry fought hard to keep its consumer mobile division alive with new devices — but ultimately lost the battle.

— Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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Founded in 1978, the auxiliary supports sworn officers at accidents sites and natural disasters and other emergences by providing crowd control and traffic direction.

— Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Proceeds from the May 15 event will fund local Salvation Army programs that serve families and individuals experiencing homelessness, those suffering from chemical addiction, food pantries at the auxiliary’s Community Corps Centers and senior nutrition sites across the county.

— Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026

Definition of auxiliary

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According to Nova, the shipment of equipment left Seattle by barge on August 26 and should arrive at Port MacKenzie, Alaska, in early September.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Each 10-megawatt reactor on a barge can power the equivalent of about 10,000 homes, can be moved via tugboats, and can be stacked alongside each other for extra power generation.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of barge

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