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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
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The video starts with Rice passing to Saka on the right, before stepping forward to arrow a left-footed diagonal to the opposite flank.—
Stuart James,
The Athletic,
30 Apr. 2024
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Late in his career, he was reinvented as a ‘quarterback’, pinging diagonals from deep with machine-like precision.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The result is a two-tone gradient dial that elegantly complements the 42 mm steel case and orange details.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
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Switch things up from a single shade and instead lean into a gradient of colors.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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From multiplatinum albums to new milestones on the charts, global honors to heartfelt philanthropy, RM (real name Kim Namjoon) shows how his service break continued his superstar incline.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The final result was that two eyewitnesses observed that Grant Solomon’s truck rolled over him on the incline, which verified everything that the police department had ascertained.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
8 May 2025
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His main fastball is a two-seamer with huge tailing action to it, and his slider is at least a 55, up to 91 with solid tilt.—
Keith Law,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Although not specifically marketed as a pet camera, the Eufy E220 is a budget-friendly indoor home security camera packed with typically more high-end features, including remote pan and tilt, sharp 2K video footage, automatic motion tracking, and intelligent motion and sound detection.—
Cierra Cowan July 9,
PC Magazine,
9 July 2025
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Analysts on both sides of the aisle believe Cornyn would be a stronger general election candidate, although any GOP standard-bearer would be favored given Texas’ strong Republican lean.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
10 July 2025
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The most consistent aspect of his coaching style has been his strong lean towards versatility.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Google’s pitch for designing a chatbot for younger kids centers around safely building fluency in a technology that is already omnipresent.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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The president's presence drew an unhappy response from the crowd gathered at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday, July 13, where Trump joined FIFA president Gianni Infantino on the pitch for the awards ceremony.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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There are countless threads on social media of people venting about leaf blowers, debating how and when they should be used in the first place, instead of a rake.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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The six-inch-thick revetted rakes were retired, and over time, Oakmont’s sand was replaced with finer, more standardized material.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Just as runners map their route to avoid unnecessary hills or dangerous intersections, project leaders must anticipate obstacles and plan alternative pathways.—
Sarah Edwards,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Glacis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacis. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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