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[speys] / speɪs /




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Norris said he suspected the number of extra prison spaces created from freeing up existing space within prisons would be "landing somewhere in the middle" of 200 and 900.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Trump has taken a personal interest in the project, which the White House has promoted as a long-needed addition to a building that lacks sufficient space for large official and ceremonial functions.

From Slate Sep. 1, 2026

The beats are the ideal accompaniment for Ms. Badu in her experimental mode, affording her space to work through her range of vocal styles.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

But the family was told by hospital authorities on Tuesday that they could not keep his body any longer because they were running out of space, said Dangol's cousin, Sunil Dangol.

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

And once I start down that rabbit hole, there’s no space for anything else in my brain.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

Capacious Rolls-Royces and Bentleys rub bumpers with plebeian Honda Civics and Fiats, all seeking streetside spaces.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

That may be why the expansion of chefs into fashion, social media and other cultural spaces doesn’t necessarily feel like a distraction from food.

From Salon Sep. 1, 2026

Norris said he suspected the number of extra prison spaces created from freeing up existing space within prisons would be "landing somewhere in the middle" of 200 and 900.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Today, the home still boasts a textured, warm feel, coupled with several color-drenched spaces, such as a dark teal den—and a kitchen with bold green cabinets.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

When flowers were in bloom, the women of Raskova’s regiments—along with the other women soldiers of the USSR—filled their living spaces with fragrant blossoms.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

The earliest burials were generally spaced apart from one another, and the bodies were placed inside coffins.

From Science Daily Aug. 19, 2026

Place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, making sure they are evenly spaced.

From Salon Jun. 20, 2026

She can request an hour outside on the roof where she can take off her protective gear and sit in a chair, spaced far apart from others.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

Houses are well spaced with large lawns and gardens.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2026

The kids were spaced out along the street, flagging down their neighbors and other pedestrians, explaining their plight.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

Other defensible space requirements have been on the books for decades, and dictate how homeowners must manage their yard through the spacing of trees, the removal of dead vegetation and other precautions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Deschamps identified that the spacing of France's defensive set-up was off and that offensively the players were in zones that didn't best suit many of them.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

Coach Mike Brown’s “five-out” approach ensures every player is a 3-point threat, creating wide spacing to stretch defenses.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

The researchers used computer simulations to optimize important structural features, including gap dimensions and the spacing between repeating units.

From Science Daily May 31, 2026

One in front of me is spacing out in my direction, but then he lifts his head and starts down the hallway again, away from me.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth




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