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sill

noun

Definition of sill

as in beam

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Recent Examples of sill The pilot ordinance that drew so many to City Hall had lowered the lead dust on window sills and troughs, but did not lower children’s lead levels as expected. — Alison Dirr, jsonline.com, 6 May 2026 To avoid burnout, only tackle one room of windows per cleaning session, wiping down the glass, sills, and shades in each space. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026 The California Energy Commission, which tracks fuel inventory, said the state’s current jet fuel stock is sill sufficient. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2026 Consider using Cambria as window-sill cladding, shelving for a wet bar, or even as focal-point wall installations that serve as artwork in their own right. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sill

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That’s harder than trying to spot a firefly right next to someone flashing their high-beams at you.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
The antlers grew off to the sides of the deer’s head instead of going upward, which contributed to the wide inside spread and long beams.

— Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of beam

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One key indicator of soil health is decomposition rates of complex organic matter, breaking down stuff like leaves, wood, even cadavers into simpler organic and inorganic compounds, releasing C02 and nutrients in the process.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
Pysher’s father, Glen Pysher, said his son and his friends had visited several bars earlier in the evening and were splitting up to spend the night in two homes when his son took a wrong turn in the woods.

— Holly Ramer, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of wood

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But regions hit months ago by January's massive winter storm may need to brace for some colder-than-usual temperatures.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
In Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, Ronaldo scored a brace, becoming the first player in history to score in six consecutive World Cups.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of brace

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The government still has not come up with a solution to the mountainous piles of rotting garbage that accumulate on the streets for months.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Cole went online, bought Steiffs by the piles, and lined the shelves of King’s bedroom.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of pile

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Andujar is out of the splint and has begun infield drills with his wrist taped.

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
Also spotted at practice but still out of action was fullback Kyle Juszczyk, who fractured a finger last week and wore a splint over multiple fingers on his right hand.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of splint

Noun

Whether in the form of comedy or drama, these stories come with their stakes already built in.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
Many important details remain unclear, including the identity of the private operator, who will cover necessary investments and how America’s stake in the company breaks down.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of stake

Noun

Crump also made a Facebook post about the Blytheville incident on Saturday, which had been shared more than 4,000 times as of Sunday afternoon.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2026
In social media posts, the Department of Homeland Security touted Yiannopoulos’ arrest and posted a booking photo of him.

— Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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