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This is thought to be an event that only occurs every few years, when above average rainfall soaks the desert floor, causing dormant seeds to spring to life.

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They then soak this “blank” structure in metal salts, which are chemically converted into tiny metal-containing nanoparticles that spread throughout the gel.

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Outside, residents can enjoy the warm New Orleans weather while lounging on the covered veranda or soaking in the saltwater pool.

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Ironically, single-family landlords might need lower mortgage rates to soak up the excess inventory in the for-sale market that is now trickling into rentals.

He managed to design structures so stable that they could withstand intense heat or could hold enormous amounts of gas hidden inside their pores, soaking it up like a sponge.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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