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plank

[plangk] / plæŋk /
NOUN
board
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A plank in the mayor’s coming housing plan aims to give a one-time exception for some of the most distressed rent-stabilized landlords.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Other impressive features found in the space included original teak plank flooring, an original marble staircase, and original picture moldings and wainscoting.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

The plank involves holding a position similar to a push-up for an extended period to work core abdominal muscles as well as the back, shoulders, arms and glutes.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

When they designed a table using a plank with a natural gap, they left the gap in the center, which helped them get the right width and refine its shape.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The bottom of the plank gives way and drops off, leaving a small coyote-sized hole in the wooden wall.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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