rod

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“The ROD also established numerous required operating procedures and lease stipulations to mitigate impacts to important resources, including extensive protections for wildlife such as caribou and polar bears,” said the release.

From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2020

ROD BRIND’AMOUR: Was captain of the 2006 Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, had 1,184 points and won the Selke Trophy as the top defensive forward.

From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 2016

GET A ROD Fly rods can be jalopies or sports cars.

From New York Times • Jul. 31, 2014

"LIGHTNING ROD" In his teens, he gained a reputation as a sophisticated computer programer before being arrested in 1995 and pleading guilty to hacking.

From Reuters • Dec. 7, 2010

Thea sang an aria from 'Gioconda,' some songs by Schumann which she had studied with Harsanyi, and the "TAK FOR DIT ROD," which Ottenburg liked.

From The Song of the Lark by Cather, Willa Sibert