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movement

[moov-muhnt] / ˈmuv mənt /




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A steady stream of pedestrians and vehicles crossed the border between Spain and Gibraltar on Wednesday as an agreement allowing free movement across the frontier came into force.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

He has given a few clues in interviews, including one with LBC, in which he said he felt there was "some room" for movement on tax.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

The researchers focused on foraging, vigilance, and movement because each behavior reflects the difficult choices animals make when assessing danger.

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

Before the lottery result, it seemed like the Sparks — who went 8-32 in 2024 before that draft — were lining up for a youth movement led by Brink and Bueckers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

She looked over to see that Boaz had turned white as a sheet, and she glimpsed the small movement of a rat disappearing into a nearby pile of garbage bags.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

The float is part of a global effort to solve one of the great mysteries of the ocean: how its hidden movements help shape the climate above.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Infections are rarely life-threatening but the symptoms of watery diarrhea and explosive bowel movements are certainly severe.

From Salon Jul. 10, 2026

"Population movements, persistent insecurity, and the fragility of the health system continue to complicate efforts to bring the outbreak under control," Anne Ancia, the WHO's representative in the DRC, said Tuesday.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

He swears by the practice, saying it’s kept his bowel movements regular and his emotional state at an equilibrium.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The noise was so pervasive that I even thought I heard the movements of those giant presses in the walls and the ceiling, as though the building itself were a vast meat grinder.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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