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Recent Examples of glacis
Forming a strong glacis in Europe’s east will require the United States to incorporate Ukraine into the U.S.-led defensive perimeter.
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A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2023
If a large laser takes five seconds to burn through a tank’s glacis plate, a modern chemical energy gun can engage two separate targets in the same amount of time.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2020
Instead, the succeeding Jewish kingdom under Hasmonean rule cut into the glacis during construction in later years.
—National Geographic, 22 Apr. 2016
A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 5 July 2023
If a large laser takes five seconds to burn through a tank’s glacis plate, a modern chemical energy gun can engage two separate targets in the same amount of time.
—Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 19 Mar. 2020
Instead, the succeeding Jewish kingdom under Hasmonean rule cut into the glacis during construction in later years.
—National Geographic, 22 Apr. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glacis
Noun
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That was certainly the case when Rice was playing under David Moyes at West Ham, where he was encouraged to ping long, raking diagonals from in to out as much as possible.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
30 Apr. 2024
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Some run in the straight lines followed by a rook, some follow the diagonals of a bishop, and others hold off opponents like a pawn.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Guests are greeted by a handmade ceramic blue gradient facade — a first taste of the Tiffany iconic hue and a nod to the legacy of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s early 20th-century mosaic work.—
Thomas Waller,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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The concept gained further traction in the early 2000s: In 2003, the World Health Organization Europe suggested specific social determinants of health, including the social gradient, stress, early life, social exclusion, work, unemployment, social support, addiction, food, and transportation.—
Web Golinkin,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pro tip: Ratchet up the incline to engage more of your hamstrings and glutes, or to prepare for a run or hike on hilly terrain.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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Phoenix is a springtime magnet for outdoors lovers as well, and many visitors gravitate to the spectacular hike up the steep inclines and rocky surfaces of Camelback Mountain’s Cholla Trail.—
Cindy Barks,
AFAR Media,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However things shake out over the next few weeks, the men’s championship game is all but guaranteed to step up again after playing second fiddle to the women’s tilt a year ago.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Despite the court's progressive tilt, most justices aligned with majority-Republican plaintiffs who challenged the measure.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Among 18- to 29-year-olds, his approval is 46 percent, suggesting Gen Z support despite their historical Democratic lean.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s strong local finish does not mark a sudden conservative awakening, just as the region’s previous Democratic lean did not reflect an unwavering progressive faith.—
Gil Rebollar,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Many startups secure funding only after dozens of pitches.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Part-owner Magic Johnson and Hollywood A-lister Tom Hanks were among those in attendance, while former Dodger Kirk Gibson threw the ceremonial first pitch to World Series MVP Freddie Freeman.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Use an artificial turf rake to clean your mat and keep the surface smooth for the best results.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Then, use a rake to spread each pile of compost evenly in all directions until the compost is dispersed and your lawn is covered.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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The pedestrian bridge that connects the structure, located down the hill from the town and over a highway, is closed.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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It's reached by car and ferry, and cantilevers slightly over a hill on a sprawling rural site.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Glacis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacis. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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