as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
the mob boss's thugs really worked him over
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Recent Examples of work over
Of course, the Matter standard can work over Wi-Fi, too, but the benefits of Thread are particularly attractive for devices like smart locks.
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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2024
In a virtual interview from his new workshop in Florence where he was surrounded by his work over the past two-plus decades, Reid said that as much as his business has evolved, there have also been some constants.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024
Miranda works closely with her local Boys and Girls Club and works over the summer as a tutor for the Indy Summer Learning Labs, but goes the extra mile for her students by helping them with things like filling out college applications and even throwing graduation parties.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Sep. 2024
Patton will play Lou Smith, a legend among law enforcement, who has worked over 150 homicide cases in Boulder Springs.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
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Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2024
In a virtual interview from his new workshop in Florence where he was surrounded by his work over the past two-plus decades, Reid said that as much as his business has evolved, there have also been some constants.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 11 Oct. 2024
Miranda works closely with her local Boys and Girls Club and works over the summer as a tutor for the Indy Summer Learning Labs, but goes the extra mile for her students by helping them with things like filling out college applications and even throwing graduation parties.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Sep. 2024
Patton will play Lou Smith, a legend among law enforcement, who has worked over 150 homicide cases in Boulder Springs.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2024
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Most other social mammals groom by licking, but primates are unique among tetrapod vertebrates in our reliance on hands and feet for tasks many other taxa use their faces for, says Borths.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
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Zia was licking herself and developing hotspots from itchiness.Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Super Bowl contender hiding in plain sight Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract in early 2019 in what was a record deal at the time.David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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But Bill Belichick has nothing in particular to offer when journalists ask about coaches hiding the effects of the disease.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 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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The Owl, the father figure, flies into rages, yelling and occasionally lashing out with a hand or foot.Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Following his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump lashed out at ABC over the moderators' fact-checking efforts.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Shout out to our friends at TMZ who did the most insightful original reporting.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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Local health officials are working to reach everyone who may have had contact with the infected individual, and they are expected to do so in this case, said Preston Merchant, a spokesman for the San Mateo County health department.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Criswell was pressed specifically on FEMA's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit the Southeast back-to-back, NPR's Debbie Elliott says.Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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In its earnings reported in October, Delta said U.S. travelers’ avoidance of Paris around the Olympics resulted in a $100 million revenue hit on its French routes.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Batted and tipped passes led to two Matthew Stafford interceptions, and running back Blake Corum fumbled on a carry when the ball was punched out by Alohi Gilman and the Chargers recovered.Jourdan Rodrigue, The Athletic, 4 Aug. 2024
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Make an appointment with a good boot fitter to get the toe or ankle punched out, if necessary.Kim Kircher, Outside Online, 11 Oct. 2013
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Available in 21 colors, the mixer has 10 speeds to knead, whip, and stir ingredients for bread, baked goods, pizza dough, and more.Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2024
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Add the honey, egg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cream; whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Work over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20over. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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