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spiky

[spahy-kee] / ˈspaɪ ki /
















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Spiky white urchins made of long glass spires hung from the ceiling in an astonishing wintry display.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023

Spiky metal tank traps - called hedgehogs - have mushroomed at strategic locations.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2022

Spiky bitter greens stand in for traditional romaine in Tonari’s Caesar salad.

From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2022

Spiky, unpredictable and poetic, the band was never a huge commercial success but had a big influence on other artists.

From Washington Times • Jan. 24, 2018

She didn’t come to Chorus, so I sang the soprano part for Miss Violet of the Very Spiky Heels alone at our stand.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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