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billies

noun

plural of billy

as in canes

a heavy rigid stick used as a weapon or for punishment police officers carry a billy while patrolling on foot

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Recent Examples of billies Mountain goats, especially mature billies, are very predictable in their daily routines this time of year, Richard told me. — Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2025

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This is because fruit development consumes much of the vine’s energy, so removing the fruit at this point allows the vine’s energy to continue to develop a strong cordon, canes (vertical shoots), and root system.

— The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026
Choose 3-6 strong, healthy, outside canes per plant to keep and leave 3-5 buds on each cane.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026

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Students and rights groups have accused police of excessive force against minors, including the use of batons, tear gas and non-lethal weapons.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Cooper opposed the ban, arguing the gloves could give deputies another option before resorting to strikes, batons or other force.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

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