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[singk] / sɪŋk /






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As polished as it was quirky, the performance was packed with personality and one of the sharpest hooks to ever sink its claws into the contest.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

As artificial-intelligence firms rise, will the fortunes of media companies sink even further?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Once the spears are gone, most of us dump the cloudy green brine straight down the sink without thinking twice about it.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Preserving forest cover is essential to fighting climate warming as trees act as a natural carbon sink.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

There were dishes stacked in the sink and on the table.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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