netting
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Disgusted, McGrath hurled his poles over the safety netting that lined the Stelvio piste, with nearby Swiss team members embracing each other in celebration.
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L’Oreal OR -0.06%decrease; red down pointing triangle said it is confident of netting further gains in revenue and earnings as the French cosmetics giant looks to strengthen its dominant position in the beauty market.
Moreover, the raids occurring now are netting not only immigrants in the country illegally, but also those with legal authorization, builders said.
In some sections, workers struggle to repair sections of netting torn by sleet and ice.
Of the 11 titles up for grabs, Switzerland won five, netting 13 of the 33 medals on offer in a dominant display.
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