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skimmers

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plural of skimmer

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Australia’s strength in depth was emphasised by the four wickets being shared by four bowlers, with opening bowler Kim Garth the pick of them with one for 20 from four overs.

— Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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Park and Recreation recently instituted a 20 mph speed limit along the county’s greenway trails and already has some rules on the books, such as requiring helmets for riders aged 16 or younger.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
From 1965 to 1969, the Redskins donned burgundy helmets that featured a spear and feather on each side.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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Adding to the effortlessness of my stay, silicone bibs, cups, spoons, and plates plus high chairs were provided immediately at every restaurant, and the diverse kids menu doesn’t consist of simply junk food and French fries.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
The salsas were served at room temperature in bowls with tortilla chips and spoons.

— Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2026

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Obayashi pointed out that the EGPD policy on spit hoods requires monitoring — language that is also widely adopted by departments across the state.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Converse is apologizing after landing in hot water this week after photos from two separate ad campaigns were criticized by social media users after aspects of the photos drew comparisons to Ku Klux Klan hoods and lynching imagery.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

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From spatulas, spoons, and salad forks to tongs, ladles, and measuring cups, shop our favorite plastic-free kitchen utensils below for carefree cooking.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
Stir constantly, adding small ladles of the cooking water, spoonfuls of creme fraiche, and perhaps more lemon zest, until the sauce emulsifies and thickens.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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But not so much for scoops of ice cream compared to the warmer months.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
After the young widow stepped back behind the black curtains, where scoops of mint chocolate chip in disposable bamboo bowls drifted through a room of donors and White House staffers, the evening moved from celebration to wake.

— Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

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