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Then, like Odysseus himself, she aimed at her main target of derision: Matt Damon.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026
Sodium and chloride are the two main charged components of common salt.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
The main criticism since Craig became council leader has been around the lack of affordable housing at a time when skyscrapers have been built in the city centre.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
You can find many salads without lettuce as a main ingredient on the site, such as this eggplant purée with tomato salad or this summer medley of melon, mozzarella and prosciutto.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Two men came over from the main fire, carrying four steaming birchwood bowls.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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Vocabulary of the Common Core
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Common Core Grade 5, List 5
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