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Recent Examples of broomstick
The department's evidence room was unsecured, and surveillance footage showed unauthorized people accessing it through a hole in a wall and using a broomstick to open the door from the inside, Crocker said.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
The district attorney repeatedly assailed the Police Department over the level of security in its evidence room, saying that officers had unfettered access through a gap in the wall and used a broomstick to jimmy a door.
—Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
False positives are also common, Marlow said, as these types of systems have been known to misidentify broomsticks as rifles, and rulers for knives.
—Amanda Musa, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
As with their appearance in the premiere, these hooded terrors immediately set up a scene tailor-made for a Disney ride with the witches’ daring escape on — horror of all horrors — broomsticks.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
The district attorney repeatedly assailed the Police Department over the level of security in its evidence room, saying that officers had unfettered access through a gap in the wall and used a broomstick to jimmy a door.
—Neil Vigdor, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
False positives are also common, Marlow said, as these types of systems have been known to misidentify broomsticks as rifles, and rulers for knives.
—Amanda Musa, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
As with their appearance in the premiere, these hooded terrors immediately set up a scene tailor-made for a Disney ride with the witches’ daring escape on — horror of all horrors — broomsticks.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for broomstick
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The high-rise bar has been decked out in Moroney's signature glam, with massive pink bows adorning walls, hot pink ribbons draped from ceilings and rhinestones adorning every conceivable angle of the space.—
Chris Barilla,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The Azores are a destination ideally seen from the bow of a ship, like the salty whalers of yore.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Celebrating these small wins not only provides immediate satisfaction but also creates a positive feedback loop that encourages staff to keep striving for excellence.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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His eyes are glued to his work computer, where Blue Smiley plays on a loop every day, Monday through Saturday.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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The dog's owner, who posts under the handle @rocco_the_blue_staffy, shared touching footage of their dog Rocco—a gray Staffordshire bull terrier—following the same nightly ritual from the age of 8 weeks to now, aged 2.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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This Samsonite weekender bag is on sale for less than $100 and has pockets for your laptop and water bottle, and has a handy sleeve that slides over the handle of your carry-on suitcase.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Here other drivers complained about a lack of grip and sliding in the colder temperatures.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Table arrangements by florist Milli Proust drew inspiration from the Persian haft-sin, incorporating elements like hyacinths, wheatgrass, and candles.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
19 Nov. 2024
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My grandparents set their haft-seen with poetry.—
Caroline Newton,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2022
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Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Treatment Courtesy of brand Macadamia Natural Oil Healing Treatment $25 Macadamia Best for: Dry scalps; 3C, 4C hair As one of the richest oils, macadamia is great at penetrating the hair shaft and softening very thick or curly hair.—
Jenn Barthole,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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One shaft of light at the end of that tunnel could be savings on last-minute summer trips as travelers increasingly take a wait-and-see stance with their plans.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
25 May 2025
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Normal handgrip strength varies based on age, gender, which hand is used, and the type of dynamometer.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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This graph shows handgrip strength as a function of 25(OH)D levels, which is how vitamin D status is assessed in the blood.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside Online,
22 Jan. 2025
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Last year in Denver, the Wolves celebrated a historic, 20-point comeback victory to the hilt.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Lucas played the eager beaver to the hilt to dazzle Dr. Fox.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Broomstick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/broomstick. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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