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Recent Examples of arrow
The Launch's default look is subdued, but the board comes with blue and red Esc and arrow keys for extra pop.
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Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2022
Kate came to the bow and arrow on her own, though Clint's years of experience are still a benefit.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2021
In Bears Ears -- named for the twin buttes that rise above the landscape -- tourists and looters routinely steal ceramic shards, arrow heads and other remnants of the settlements of the Ancestral Puebloan Indians who lived in the area.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2021
Meanwhile, Katurah plays the help, who is readying weapons, from knives to bow and arrow to guns and RPGs in between skits.
—Rohan Preston, Star Tribune, 8 July 2021
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Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2022
Kate came to the bow and arrow on her own, though Clint's years of experience are still a benefit.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2021
In Bears Ears -- named for the twin buttes that rise above the landscape -- tourists and looters routinely steal ceramic shards, arrow heads and other remnants of the settlements of the Ancestral Puebloan Indians who lived in the area.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2021
Meanwhile, Katurah plays the help, who is readying weapons, from knives to bow and arrow to guns and RPGs in between skits.
—Rohan Preston, Star Tribune, 8 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrow
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The diagnosis was confirmed to Variety by Ford's rep. Entertainment Tonight caught up with Ford's Shrinking costar Michael Urie at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party and asked him about Ford, 82.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Watch Married to Medicine on Sundays on Bravo, and catch up with our reviews each week here.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
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There's Popeye, behind the wheel of a car he's grabbed from an ordinary citizen, racing to outrun a subway train clattering along an elevated track.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hundreds abandoned their cars and tried to outrun the fire on foot.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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This boba chain has more outlets than McDonald’s and Starbucks A budget-friendly drinks giant known for its bubble tea offerings has overtaken McDonald’s and Starbucks as the world’s largest food and beverage chain by number of stores.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Financial Implications: Project costs involved in adopting new technologies compared to potential revenue losses if competitors overtake you.—
Mit Somaiya,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2025
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If an earlier breakthrough occurs: Should a major quantum attack capability emerge earlier than expected, the bitcoin community can accelerate the above timeline.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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This aligns with developments in China, where the government is easing regulatory pressures on its tech sector to revitalize the economy and accelerate its AI ambitions to rival America.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Victoria Beckham stepped out onto the streets of Paris ahead of her eponymous label’s show during Paris Fashion Week.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
7 Mar. 2025
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Last March, celebs stepped out in colorful sneakers to kick-start spring fashion.—
Kelsey Fredricks,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Szoboszlai darted towards the near post to receive Mac Allister’s low delivery and swept the ball towards Salah close to the penalty spot.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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One sheep was on a mission and darted toward the guardian dogs' puppy.—
Liz O'Connell,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Humane sold roughly 10,000 units, though daily returns were outpacing sales at one point, so there are even fewer Pins in the world.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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Americans are also more apt to say that religion does more good than harm (44%), outpacing the 19% who feel the opposite, but with roughly a third (35%) saying religion does equal amounts of good and harm.—
Jennifer Agiesta,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Since taking office in late January, the Trump administration has been working at a galloping pace to reshape the government and economy.—
Planet Money staff,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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The emerald green walls are covered in paintings, sculptures and mirrors and the booths are adorned with fabric featuring galloping zebras.—
Jessica Boehm,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Arrow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrow. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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