heap
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Behind him, a young man stepped over a heap of charred debris, taking care not to spill his latte macchiato.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Devine masterfully shuffled around her crease throughout, often ending up in a heap on the ground, but it was effective in throwing the seamers off their length.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
There’s a whole heap of evidence, it’s a long history.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
He built vast temples to Mammon, some of which, heavy with debt, collapsed in a heap.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
The wizard flies across the room, smacks the wall, and crumples in an unconscious heap.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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