as in hums
a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion
listened to the reassuring purr of the car engine
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The book ends with King Donald riding the Dragon of Jalapenos, chasing Baron Von Biden and Comma-la-la out of the kingdom as the dragon breathes fire at them.—
David Rohde,
NBC News,
21 Dec. 2024 -
Made from recycled materials, this top breathes remarkably well.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside Online,
14 Dec. 2024
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This song anchors the album and also speaks to the current state of the world.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
24 Dec. 2024
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President Biden speaks with members of his cabinet daily, and with most members multiple times a week, staying in close touch with them about implementation of key laws and strengthening our national security.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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This plant looks similar to its relatives, the more popular Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera x buckleyi)and Thanksgiving cacti (Schlumbergera truncata), which are named for the holidays closest to their bloom times.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2025
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How To Prepare Blue Corn There's a lot of history in our bowls of grits, and Southerners know not all corn looks the same.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Purrs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purrs. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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