as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of
we're hoping that the mountain bike ride will tucker the kids out so they'll sleep well tonight
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The agency recommended residents wear N95 or P100 masks if outside for long periods.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025 -
The Danish public broadcaster, DR, reported Friday that Trump's team encouraged homeless and socially disadvantaged people in Greenland to appear in a video wearing MAGA hats after being offered a free meal in a nice restaurant.—
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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By comparison, Hurricane Katrina, the 2005 storm that devastated New Orleans, killed more than 1,800 and cost about $200 billion, according to federal estimates.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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The Eaton Fire, which is burning near Pasadena, was responsible for 11 of the deaths, while the Palisades Fire killed five people, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Once all that sightseeing has tired you out, Patria Palace is the ideal place to recover.—
Nick Hendry,
theweek,
3 Dec. 2024
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Things got slightly more alarming as the game went on and the midfield engines began to tire, particularly as a flurry of late attacks almost saw the hosts nick all three points.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
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While Valverde was brought off in the 74th minute of the Super Cup semi final win against Mallorca on Thursday, Bellingham was seen going to the turf exhausted on more than one occasion and touching the back of his legs.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Backlash to the backlash emerged on Thursday, as many users pointed out that fire resources had been exhausted in the Palisades.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
10 Jan. 2025
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The buzz was Amir, my partner, informing me that the minutes-old Eaton Fire a mile from our home was burning out of control.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Jan. 2025
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Now, with the Palisades Fire burning out of control on the other side of a mountain ridge, the campus is a gathering place for those needing refuge – and the people volunteering to help.—
Ali Martin,
The Christian Science Monitor,
13 Jan. 2025
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Police have arrested the brazen mugger who attacked a Hell’s Kitchen food cart vendor, knocking out several of the victim’s teeth before robbing him of thousands of dollars, police said Friday.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2025
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The Colts beat just one opponent during the 2024 season that finished the year with a winning record (the 10-7 Steelers in Week 4) and lost 45-33 to the lowly Giants in Week 17 to be knocked out of playoff contention.—
James Boyd,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Cornell said the next step is to drain the New Glenn rocket of its fuel.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
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And, if more private schools did open in rural areas, that would drain enrollment from public schools that often served as centers of the community.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2025
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Adding to the challenge, approximately 60% of leaders report feeling worn out by the end of each day, highlighting the risk of burnout.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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These signs usually indicate several issues like clogs and obstructions or worn out parts.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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