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spindrifts

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plural of spindrift

as in sprays

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These are what Brown calls paint sprays and spray threes, two of Brown’s foundational principles of the new-look, high-octane Knicks offense.

— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
To make new plantings a little more pest-proof, experiment with repellent sprays, like putrid egg solids, hot pepper spray, and humanely sourced predator spray.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025

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Today’s anti-frizz formulas are lighter than ever, from sulfate-free shampoos that cleanse without stripping to featherlight leave-ins, heat-protecting mists, and bond-building treatments that strengthen strands from within.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
An operation in Kenscoff In the mists of the steep hills that ring southern Port-au-Prince, CNN saw one Task Force operation where helicopters manned by foreign contractors assaulted gang positions, and drones detonated amid the clatter of gunfire.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

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