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pound

[pound] / paʊnd /
NOUN
sixteen ounces/.454 kilograms of weight
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VERB
impress; make someone listen
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In the months since the legal drama began, Lively and Reynolds have attempted to maintain a relatively low profile by taking refuge at their sprawling home in Pound Ridge in upstate New York.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Pound for pound, it is stronger than steel and tougher than Kevlar -- the material used to fabricate bullet-proof vests.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

Nicola won the house after entering the Omaze Million Pound House Draw competition.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

It is one of the strongest brands at Basic Fun, which has a portfolio of nostalgic brands aimed at Gen Xers, including Lincoln Logs, Tinkertoy, Lite-Brite, Care Bears and Pound Puppies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

Before leaving the country, Frank Powers visited his parents in the small town of Pound, in southwestern Virginia.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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