berth

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“They’ll coil up into a striking position and if you give them a wide berth they won’t chase you down the trail.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

If the Kings are going to make a run at a fifth straight playoff berth, they’re going to have to do it with an interim coach and the guys they already have.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Also in Dubai, debris from an "aerial interception" caused a fire in a berth at the Jebel Ali deep sea port - the world's ninth busiest.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

A defeat would leave the door ajar for Pakistan to beat eliminated Sri Lanka on Saturday with the second semi-final berth then being decided on net run rate.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The baboons gave her trees a wide berth, however.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer