squeeze plays

noun

Definition of squeeze playsnext
plural of squeeze play
as in squeezes

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  1. threats
  2. swords
  3. terrors
Noun
  • Pro-government media in Iran lauded the supreme leader for appearing in public in light of such threats and Israel’s more general track record of successfully assassinating senior figures inside Iran.
    Paul Iddon, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • That’s why businesses should regularly review and tune their security alerts and controls to keep pace with evolving threats while ensuring employees have secure ways to collaborate and do their jobs effectively.
    Josh Orrison, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of threats
Noun
  • At least 18 male figures in blue-and-white striped striped shirts and pants occupy a massive triptych, some in powerful stances, others distressed, and at least two human heads have been lopped off with swords.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • There’s a guy who runs at you with swords.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of swords
Noun
  • The real terrors are kept outside, on this notoriously hellish stretch of Hollywood Boulevard.
    Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In the movie, a bright, striving teenager navigates the terrors of Jim Crow South and makes a split-decision that recasts the course of his life.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of terrors
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