thorn
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Michaels, frontman of 1980s band Poison -- of "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" fame -- said Friday on Facebook that he made a "difficult decision to step away from this performance."
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The lone umpire in Philadelphia that day was Billy McLean, a former boxer who Mr. Thorn has written “had no trouble standing up to players in a dignified fashion.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
“We have heroes for whom we create superhuman traits,” Thorn says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
A screen grab of along the trail to Jordan Hot Springs a charred tree sits surrounded by White Thorn Bush.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025
“Works just the same,” said Thorn, and held her hand out to Seven.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
Vocabulary lists containing thorn
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