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Grüner Veltliner’s relatively high acidity, herbal-fruity profile and signature white pepper notes help it pair with everything from barbecue to mole to sashimi to pad thai to fried chicken.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Trump pushed for a new granite helicopter landing pad on the White House South Lawn to be open in time for Xi's visit, which will include a grand state dinner.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Although the unit is available for guests to rent, the actor is undoubtedly also welcome to reside at the pad whenever he pleases.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Root looked to have played himself in, only to again find himself pinned on the pad.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The Freedom 7 successfully lifted off from the launch pad.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
The book’s length and creeping pace are reminiscent of 19th-century tomes that had to be padded out to meet the requirements of serialization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Fraudsters can be in search of higher pay from padded credentials or may have more sophisticated schemes in mind, like gaining access to company data.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Blakesley said they padded out a rubble sack and tethered it to rope so it would float, before using a sample pole to gently nudge the eggs into the bag.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
She cocked her head, padded cautiously across the patio, and hid beneath a chair.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
The other children of the Gentry are standing around in their padded tunics with their practice swords, watching, hoping my downfall will be amusing.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
After the coroner warned the FA about the risk of future deaths, padding was added to Stoke Gifford United's clubhouse and the run-off between it and the pitch was increased.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Meanwhile, Sheppey United, in Kent, has a concrete supporting wall around two sides of its 3G pitch, which will be covered in padding.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
A widened shot to win the championship should incentivize schools to stop the padding and play tougher opponents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
There was Molly Hollis, a middle-aged, Midwestern former schoolteacher whose creation required body padding and a wig; a flamboyant redhead; a nearly invisible elderly woman; and, most uncannily, Reichl’s own mother.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
He turned and lurched away, padding so swiftly across the freezing ground that Lyra couldn’t keep up, even running.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
