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vertical

[vur-ti-kuhl] / ˈvɜr tɪ kəl /


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In addition to the outdoor play areas, visitors will find an indoor “makerspace” with a white Lego wall where children can create vertical designs, four tables for art projects and a super-sized Lite-Brite.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

This can drive powerful thunderstorms overhead which can in turn lead to increased vertical wind shear in the Caribbean and Atlantic - meaning strong winds high in the atmosphere can tear storms apart.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Chewy’s business is fueled by a very large subscription service and a very large health vertical, including the largest pet pharmacy in the country.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The three suburban counties of Boone, Kenton, and Campbell run in vertical slices, each taking part of the Cincinnati suburbs south of the Ohio River and running south through exurbs and eventually rural areas.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

My reflection twinkles in large orange eyes with slitted vertical pupils.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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