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spray

[sprey] / spreɪ /




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All officials could do was spray cool water on the tank, hoping that by cooling it down, tragedy could be avoided.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Researchers at Texas A&M University say they may have found a way to do just that using a simple nasal spray designed to reduce inflammation in the brain.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Crews are using the high volume pump to spray water to the fire.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Elizabeth Smart lit up the internet last month after posting a picture of herself in a tiny midnight-blue bikini with a full-body spray tan, blonde hair extensions and a seriously ripped physique.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The spray blew across her face; she rubbed her eyes.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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