hew
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The experiences of Semple’s characters hew closely to her own, and when she’s not happy, neither are they.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
The deals appear to closely hew to the same lines as the earlier deals with Pfizer and AstraZeneca, which were seen as significant wins for the industry.
From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025
With changes to tax law, the Dec. 31 deadline has become almost arbitrary, yet people still hew to old habits.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 19, 2025
They dig deep and meandering tunnels - and hew out rocks to sell to mostly Chinese buyers, who then extract copper.
From BBC • Jul. 25, 2025
Four trees are wanted for the Keel, which all together will measure 146 feet in length, and hew 16 inches square.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
Vocabulary lists containing hew
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Figurative Language in King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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