pads

Example Sentences

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Back strapping on her pads 10 days later.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

When rain falls on California shopping centers and warehouses, the water runs off parking lots carrying metal dust and chemicals from vehicle tires and brake pads, oil and grease from engines, and bacteria from trash.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“The gated, private parcel offers dramatic panoramic city views and sweeping vistas, with multiple usable tiers featuring generous flat pads, terraced gardens, and a dedicated pool level,” the description notes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Explosions on pads are rare, but a risk for operators, which spend significant sums developing launch infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

In the Middle Ages, heart shapes were also used to portray lily pads, fig leaves, and weapons, namely arrows.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti