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stilts

noun

plural of stilt

as in crutches

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The camera then cuts to Kate taking a few steps toward the elevators with the help of her crutches, practicing with only one crutch while holding on to a metal bar, and undergoing extensive physical therapy.

— Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025

Definition of crutches

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This Billingsgate community has access to public transportation, golf, equestrian centers, local farm stands, hiking trails, the Farmington River, public library, and an unlimited range of eclectic dining, coffee shops and retail establishments.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Last year, union members helped push for an ordinance in Long Beach that requires grocery chains to increase the number of employees relative to self-checkout stands.

— Ella Chakarian, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of stands

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Earlier in the day, police officers preemptively searched protesters, and arrested people suspected of carrying potential weapons, including fireworks and ball bearings, Reuters reported.

— James Cirrone , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Worn bearings, loose internal components, or an aging motor can all cause unusual sounds.

— Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of bearings

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Nvidia offers support via equity stakes and partnerships, then CoreWeave , Nebius and Iren , among others, buy the latest and greatest Nvidia chips — the current generation, Vera Rubin, was preceded by Grace Blackwell, Hopper and Ampere.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 Oct. 2026
Exod With help from stakes and guy lines, the air beams then hold the tent fabric high and taut, creating a voluminous cabin ready to house a tactical table and everyone who has a stake in drafting the master plan.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

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The State Department ordered a further reduction in staff at multiple diplomatic posts in the region, including in Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Jordan, according to a State Department official.

— Abigail Williams, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026
By default, users under 18 will no longer be able to see likes and other reactions in response to their posts or those of others.

— Ashwini Nadkarni, Time, 24 Oct. 2026

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In keeping with its innovative and eco-minded bent, Ecoalf developed construction-ready textiles to cover about 60 percent of the boutique, including 16-foot-tall arches.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Inside the sleeping chamber, the bed headboard fits into a shallow arched niche that echoes the arches found throughout the house.

— Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026

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