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Recent Examples of rubber
Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini won their singles rubbers to beat the Netherlands by the same margin, with world No. 1 Sinner having won the ATP Tour Finals in Turin the previous week.
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James Hansen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Extension is measured as the distance from the front of the pitching rubber to where the pitcher lets go of the ball, and Jacob’s 7 1/2 feet of extension is in the 99th percentile.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
The Italian Coast Guard rendered aid after spotting a rubber dinghy, often used to carry migrants, half submerged near the islet, according to The Guardian.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Then, pound the lid shut with a rubber mallet and store the paint upside down.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
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James Hansen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Extension is measured as the distance from the front of the pitching rubber to where the pitcher lets go of the ball, and Jacob’s 7 1/2 feet of extension is in the 99th percentile.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
The Italian Coast Guard rendered aid after spotting a rubber dinghy, often used to carry migrants, half submerged near the islet, according to The Guardian.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Then, pound the lid shut with a rubber mallet and store the paint upside down.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubber
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According to the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff, the North Korean troops retreated back across the Military Demarcation Line following loudspeaker warnings and a volley of warning gunfire at around 5 p.m. local time.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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March 29 Second Half Battle Sees NC State Fall The second half the game seemed to reflect a tennis volley with the score constantly switching back and forth throughout the third quarter.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Texas has guidelines as to what makes it in the trash because of stormwater runoff pollutants.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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But in a special election, the candidate who gets the most votes wins, even if none manage to secure a majority; there is no runoff.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The murky path forward for tariffs -- and, in turn, the global economy -- helped fuel seesaw trading on Monday, Bret Kenwell, U.S. investment analyst at eToro, told ABC News.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2025
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This year, the professor has noticed even more pollen, a result of South Florida’s seesaw of hot and cold weather, which has led to an extended blooming season.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
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The teams will play in a round-robin format, with each team playing the remaining four teams in the pool.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Each conference comprises four teams that will compete in a double round-robin format during the group phase.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Despite the sweltering heat, black was a hue that was embraced heavily.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Instead, a growing wave of holidaymakers appears to be prioritizing summer trips to northern Europe to escape the blistering heat.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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The communities of Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Miami water polo and fitness took to social media to mourn the sudden death of Belen sophomore Lucas Osuna at a water polo tournament Friday.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2025
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Celebrity hairstylist Graham Nation's partner, Tonya Brewer, has spoken out for the first time since his sudden death.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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As Ecuador approaches a decisive presidential runoff election on April 13, the race between incumbent President Daniel Noboa and leftist candidate Luisa González is locked in a virtual dead heat.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2025
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This year’s race for Virginia governor has moved into a dead heat, and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears‘s lead among key voter groups and Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R-VA) strong approval record and push to cut taxes could give the GOP back-to-back wins.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
27 Jan. 2025
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His race against Gilgeous-Alexander for a fourth MVP crown might be hurtling toward a photo finish.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2025
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With those tight margins, the outcome is poised to be a photo finish.—
Mychael Schnell,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Rubber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubber. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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