rut

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These variations in rainfall can largely be explained by a so-called blocked weather pattern which left our weather stuck in a rut for most of January and February.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Here, she shares her minimalist approach to restocking a kitchen from scratch, a smart pantry organization solution—and the crêpe recipe that rescued her from a cooking rut.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

One of the easiest ways to break out of a rut is exploring opportunities where you already are.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

That may have investors wondering what it would take to get bitcoin out of this rut.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

It was getting dark when she came upon the trail, worthless and pocked rut that it was.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead