dash
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Owens won the gold medal in the 100-meter dash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Ceuta's regional president said at least 34 people have lost their lives in the treacherous dash into the territory.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
Then came artificial intelligence, which has made it easy for everyone to dash off a polished note on why they’re the best fit for the job — and do that repeatedly.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Forte Chocolates’ rosemary-orange caramels are another excellent small bite: honey caramel infused with rosemary, bright orange and a dash of salt, all enrobed in dark chocolate.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Without his height, without his speed, she and her father would never have survived the dash through the fire.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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