as in to grind
to reduce to fine particles
you have to powder the antibiotic tablet and mix it with food
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Recent Examples of powder
India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 July 2024
During the segment, Kelce, 34, powdered Swift’s face and showed off a few dance moves while dressed in a top hat and tuxedo alongside her dancers.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024
In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
—Kermilia White, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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Beat by her long-time makeup artist Preston Meneses, Jackson’s classic matte base and powdered under eyes set the tone for the night.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 8 July 2024
During the segment, Kelce, 34, powdered Swift’s face and showed off a few dance moves while dressed in a top hat and tuxedo alongside her dancers.
—Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
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On top of the foam is strawberry powder sprinkled on top with a 50th anniversary decor.
—Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024
In a medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika.
—Kermilia White, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
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The player’s gear — 25 rackets and more than 30 shirts — was ground up and turned into a camo-like speckled composite in tones of blue that was used for the bezel and case of the 42-mm timepiece.Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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And lead-containing equipment used in the grinding process can contaminate the final product.Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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The rich gel-like cream absorbs instantly while leaving your skin feeling fresh and comfortable.Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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The hues available for the collection include a cream tone and also black.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 21 Nov. 2024
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Through the opening 10 minutes, the Pioneers were pounding on the door with two early corners and a shot from distance that sailed just over the crossbar.Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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In Lebanon's capital, Israeli planes pounded the southern suburb of Dahiyeh overnight and early Friday for the first time in four days, spreading panic after a rare lull.SALLY ABOU ALJOUD AND WAFAA SHURAFA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Burgum, who briefly challenged Trump for the Republican nomination, has strong ties to the oil and gas industry.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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Spice, spice, baby Herbert’s Dune was basically an allegory for American and British wars for oil, with spice swapped in for petroleum and gasoline.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Half an hour later and two blocks away, a third-grader named Cooper Stock was crossing West End Avenue at 97th Street (yes, yes, with the light and in the crosswalk), holding his father’s hand, when a cab driver whipped around the corner and crushed him to death.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
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The precisely contoured shell shape provides a very close fit through the instep, ankles, and heel, but with enough curvature to encompass—rather than crush—bony protrusions.Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Florals are to fragrance as red lipstick is to makeup.Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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Your Girlfriend Actually Wants This Year By Christa Joanna Lee The Best Gifts for Pregnant Women Who Could Use a Pick-Me-Up By Malia Griggs Another trick for lipstick that doesn’t budge?Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
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Outside, a contrarian in a MAGA hat leaned against the glass, and the crowd, a mix of writers and artists, milled about, smoking.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
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Streets had been closed off, cops milled around, and sanitation workers stood by, ready to start the arduous cleanup process whenever the event was over.Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
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Creams are preferred during the dry winter months because of their higher oil content and thicker texture, while lotions are formulated with higher water content and feel more lightweight.Stephanie Saltzman, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
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This Tomato Bath Set, complete with hand soap, lotion, and a candle, will leave your skin and any room smelling like your favorite late summer produce.Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/powder. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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