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hoedowns

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plural of hoedown

as in festivals

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After celebrating its 25th edition in 2025, one of the country’s longest-running punk festivals was suddenly taking a year off.

— Dick Slaughter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
It was really always set up to be a showcase, a best-of-the-festivals model.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of festivals

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Kim and his cast joined the festivities, with the film starring host Kim Min-ha alongside Joo Jong-hyuk, Han Sun-hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun-kyung, Lee Hee-jun, Jeon So-young and Kim Dong-hwi.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Although their mythological associations and forms of celebration differ by region, both are marked by major religious and communal observances and festivities.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of festivities

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Though some of the Sacramento area’s versions of the traditional Bavarian festival have already come and gone, other signature celebrations in the region are still ahead.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Together, the songs take longtime Prine fans and new followers more deeply into his vivid approach to songwriting, which gave voice to the lives, emotions, struggles and celebrations of everyday people.

— Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of celebrations

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For the less adventurous, a quick cruise to neighboring islands, some of which get washed away by high tide, is a must-do for intimate picnics, shelling, or special soirees.

— Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Events range from film festivals and art exhibitions to corporate retreats, venture capital soirees, and cultural performances.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of soirees

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Then there’s a big dropoff in snaps to the young guys who have entered in blowouts, led by Mykah Newton (19) and Keyshawn Stancil (18).

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
Stanton was active for the Wild Card Series sweep of Boston but didn’t get in the games, which both turned into blowouts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of blowouts

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Wide Receiver ▪ After an unusually quiet game against Clemson (five catches, 40 yards), Malachi Toney enters the bye slotted fourth in the country in receiving yards (604), tied for sixth in TD catches (six) and seventh in receptions with 39.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
He was targeted 14 times and gave up 11 receptions Sunday night.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

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