arms
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Instead, the U.A.E.—the financial nerve center of the Gulf and a potent military power—is strengthening security cooperation with Israel as both states work to change the region’s strategic balance through force of arms if necessary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Much like surfers riding ocean waves, stars can gain momentum from spiral arms and drift to larger distances over time.
From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026
Across from him, arms were crossed, and faces were set.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026
Referred to as “pretiola,” meaning “little rewards” in Latin, their twists were meant to look like arms crossed in prayer, with the palms of each hand touching the opposite shoulder.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
Janet squeezes Maggie’s arms, then looks around for a long minute.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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Unit 7, Week 1
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