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as in backbone
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
a person of lesser fiber would not have spoken out against such an injustice
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Recent Examples of fiber
The seabed has become host to a rapidly growing share of the world's critical infrastructure, such as gas pipelines, power cables, internet backbone fiber, oil and gas installations, and, increasingly, data centers.
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New Atlas,
5 July 2026
Other noteworthy nutrients in pinto beans include fiber, folate, and potassium.
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Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
This is how to safely clean a jute rug without fraying or staining the fibers.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
As a result, the hull is made from a lightweight carbon-fiber, which, for the debut model, is done up in a bold green worthy of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 July 2026
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New Atlas,
5 July 2026
Other noteworthy nutrients in pinto beans include fiber, folate, and potassium.
—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
This is how to safely clean a jute rug without fraying or staining the fibers.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
As a result, the hull is made from a lightweight carbon-fiber, which, for the debut model, is done up in a bold green worthy of Sonny Crockett and Ricardo Tubbs.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
4 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiber
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Building a century of infrastructure What Bucyrus built in South Milwaukee fanned out across the country, shaping the backbone of modern America.
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Brut Champagne gives the drink its backbone—its acidity stays crisp against the other players, keeping the drink focused and bright.
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That includes arranging seat belts into place and manipulating small fastenings; working with delicate parts like hoses, wires, carpets and trim panels and supervising technology on the floor.
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There were four vehicles involved in the crash, and a utility pole with communication wires was down, said Jennifer Middleton, a Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman.
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Their courage quickly wavers in the face of the location’s eerie atmosphere and the deafening sound of cicadas.
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That courage is greater than talent, and people remember who had it.
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What little threads remain of our democracy must be protected.
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The common thread between these two looks is the triangle halter neckline, with straps that meet at the neck and accentuates the shoulders.
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The fans got their wish after a roller coaster of emotions as Team USA, down a man for the final 36 minutes after a Folarin Balogun red card, showed grit, poise and never-say-die attitude to hang on for a 2-0 win to advance to the Round of 16.
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Surviving a World Cup knockout-stage brawl takes a special kind of grit.
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The paddle brush, meanwhile, solved a nagging hair problem for me.
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Van Hecke jogged to the sideline after his blond hair had turned red from the blood.
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The Estadio Azteca, which will host the England game, sits 2,240 metres above sea level, which not only gives the hosts an acclimatisation advantage but shifts greater focus onto physical stamina and endurance.
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The rucking vest has moved from military training grounds into mainstream fitness gear, and 2026 has delivered a wave of new options built for people who want to add strength and stamina to a simple walk.
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Its structure is best seen through long exposure photography, which will help reveal the dusty filaments and chaotic cosmic clouds that form the nebula.
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One of the more interesting additions is Bambu’s new filament-track switch system, which sits between the AMS and the printer’s dual-nozzle filament paths.
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“Fiber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiber. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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