Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nail (down)
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This is what has proven to be the most strategic approach in my own life.—
Stephanie Dillon,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025 -
Both De Los Santos and Yom said research data on AI voice clones will likely follow a similar path, eventually proving that a fully functioning, natural-sounding voice can lead to not only a better life, but a longer one.—
April Dembosky,
NPR,
22 July 2025
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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sat in a suite and received the loudest ovation from the crowd when he was shown on the videoboard.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Real-world data from 14 airports in China, including one in the challenging climate of Tibet, show that the material's properties fluctuated by just three percent over a year.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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The plan is the department's effort to establish a clear vision while seeking community input to create a roadmap for the department over the next five years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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The 2026 budget proposal eliminates the part of the Ryan White program that establishes and funds all AIDS education and training centers across the United States.—
Katherine Weaver,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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The four semifinalists were determined based on point differential with the Raptors (+15.8), Thunder (+14.8), Hornets (+12.7) and Kings (+11.5) finishing ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves (+9.5) and Atlanta Hawks (+8.0).—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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His body was transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause of his death.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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The new molecule can be injected into veins or muscles and has demonstrated its ability to cross the protective 'blood–brain barrier' and effectively reach receptors in brain cells.—
Health Reporter,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Various chores from the early days of life in Pea Ridge, including corn shelling, apple peeling, using a scrub board, letter stamping at the post office, lace making may be demonstrated.—
Annette Beard,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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When employees improve both, premiums should go down—reward wellbeing, don’t just insure illness.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Its opposite—illiberal—means stingy, narrow-minded, intolerant, provincial, unenlightened, and using government to insure the flourishing of only the few.—
Harper’s Magazine,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Ongoing research and public dialogue will be essential to ensure that the benefits of genomic medicine are realized for all.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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And ensuring the fit is right will also remain paramount.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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Crowley and his administration pushed for the housing development, racing against the clock to secure time-sensitive federal funding and tax credits.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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In November 2024, Barron secured her first Labubu, Green Grape, and was instantly hooked.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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“Nail (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nail%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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