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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"My best advice for corporate leaders is to skip the Juneteenth merchandising efforts and zippy social media campaigns and focus on the gaps that exist in your sphere of influence. \u2014 Ellen Mcgirt, Fortune , 17 June 2022",
"Of which there is quite a lot, in keeping with the zippy , high-energy Pixar brand. \u2014 Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times , 13 June 2022",
"These figures are a clue about how powerful and zippy a bike will feel in each mode. \u2014 Joe Lindsey, Outside Online , 30 Aug. 2020",
"The mouse still has zippy clicks without the noise to prove it. \u2014 Scharon Harding, Ars Technica , 24 May 2022",
"This zippy blend of vidal blanc and cayuga white, with a splash of riesling, delivers a lot of delicious fun for the price. \u2014 Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post , 19 May 2022",
"The FireCuda drives each boast a 2TB storage capacity, USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity for zippy file transfers, and can be used to save games and data on PC, Mac, PlayStation and Xbox. \u2014 Mitch Wallace, Forbes , 4 May 2022",
"Sadly, Kia has abandoned the outgoing Sportage's zippy optional turbo 2.0-liter engine in the new model. \u2014 Joey Capparella, Car and Driver , 2 May 2022",
"The La Grande Dame 2012 has toasty notes of cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e with an ultra- zippy mousse. \u2014 Lela London, Forbes , 26 Apr. 2022"
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": a jet or rocket fuel that has a higher heat content than a hydrocarbon fuel":[]
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"definitions":{
": a cable suspended above an incline to which a pulley and harness are attached for a rider":[]
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"Recent Examples on the Web",
"After cranking out all that mileage, relax at Mountain Creek Resort and enjoy a zip line tour, snow tubing, or an aerial adventure park in the trees right on-site. \u2014 Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure , 27 Mar. 2022",
"For a change of pace, check out Berkshire East\u2019s bike park and zip line . \u2014 Patricia Harris And David Lyon, BostonGlobe.com , 2 June 2022",
"Other projects from 2021 include the Eagle Zip Adventure, a zip line that carries riders 700 feet over the Metroparks Zoo grounds at speeds of up to 35 mph. \u2014 Robert Higgs, cleveland , 7 May 2022",
"The zip line and cable car could still take years to complete, held up by legal, bureaucratic or funding issues, with budgets running to the millions of dollars. \u2014 New York Times , 3 May 2022",
"In addition to the four days of live music with over 50 artists, the fest features food and craft vendors on the grounds and access to the scenic Montage Mountain Ski Resort\u2019s large water park, zip line and ski lift rides. \u2014 Dave Brooks, Billboard , 10 Feb. 2022",
"And for families, the farm district has gardens, orchards, horses, and a playground with a zip line and basketball court. \u2014 Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure , 7 Feb. 2022",
"What used to be a limestone quarry is now home to Florida\u2019s longest and fastest zip line , on which guests can reach speeds of more than 50 mph. \u2014 Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel , 24 Apr. 2022",
"In Falmouth, Jamaica, the next day, optional activities include a zip line adventure, waterfall hike, catamaran cruise, horseback ride, or dolphin encounter. \u2014 Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure , 28 Nov. 2021"
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"time_of_retrieval":"20220709-174429"
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"Noun",
"The zipper was stuck and we couldn't open the suitcase.",
"Can you help him with his zipper ",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"The insulated lunch bag has a side mesh pocket for a water bottle, top zipper closure, and two webbing handles. \u2014 Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day , 15 June 2022",
"Encasement protectors cover the entire mattress with a zipper closure for ultimate protection. \u2014 Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping , 25 May 2022",
"It's designed with a deep V-neck, a ribbon that can be used to cinch the dress at your waist, and it's finished off with a back zipper closure. \u2014 Amy Schulman, PEOPLE.com , 6 May 2022",
"Fill can get stuck in the zipper when adding or removing stuffing. \u2014 Tanya Edwards, Better Homes & Gardens , 6 June 2022",
"Olga Rulova, 50, reached into her bag so many times to check her phone for updates from Ukraine that the zipper left scratches on her hand. \u2014 Rick Noack And Sandra Mehl, Anchorage Daily News , 13 May 2022",
"Olga Rulova, 50, reached into her bag so many times to check her phone for updates from Ukraine that the zipper left scratches on her hand. \u2014 Sandra Mehl, Washington Post , 12 May 2022",
"And inside, there are zipper pockets and a removable garment bag to keep all of your things separated and in place. \u2014 Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping , 20 May 2022",
"Zeta-Jones considered every design detail, right down to the zipper closures which feature her brand logo. \u2014 Jackie Fields, PEOPLE.com , 30 July 2021",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Verb",
"These pants are great for running and biking and have zippered leg openings for sliding over boots. \u2014 Anna Callaghan, Outside Online , 7 Feb. 2020",
"Complete with a large main compartment, zippered side pockets, an internal mesh pocket, and two padded removable shoulder straps, this duffel bag is ideal for camping, weekend getaways, or lengthy business trips. \u2014 Melissa Lee, USA TODAY , 27 Mar. 2020",
"There are three interior pockets (one slip, two zippered ) that are ideal for tucking your wallet, keys, or phone away, and the zip closure ensures safe-keeping. \u2014 Melissa Lee, USA TODAY , 9 Apr. 2020",
"Read 7 Uses For Lavender The Oregon Rain Soap company of Sherwood uses fresh rainwater that\u2019s been purified and triple filtered in its products, which include soaps, lotions and bath salts ($14.95 for six 3.2 oz. salt tubes in a clear zippered bag). \u2014 oregonlive , 18 Mar. 2020",
"The seams are completely sealed, the pockets are zippered , and there's a drawstring at the bottom so you and your stuff will be protected no matter how bad the downpour. \u2014 Megan Spurrell, Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveler , 22 Jan. 2020",
"At the end of the session, each child received a blue zippered bag containing two doses of Narcan to take home. \u2014 Dan Levin, BostonGlobe.com , 23 Feb. 2020",
"The upper half is a 13-liter roll-top dry bag, and the bottom is a leakproof, zippered cooler, large enough to carry several cold beverages and snacks. \u2014 Ben Romans, Outdoor Life , 26 Nov. 2019",
"The girl was wearing black leggings, a Harley-Davidson T-shirt, and a black hooded zippered jacket, her mother said. \u2014 Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press , 22 Nov. 2019"
"The Camas shirt might look like a regular button-down, but it\u2019s made from light, breathable UPF 50 polyester-nylon, with plastic snaps and two zippered pockets. \u2014 Lydia Tanner, Outside Online , 27 May 2022",
"Three zippered storage areas offer enough space to stash a rain jacket and lunch, and an adjustable shoulder strap allows right or left orientation. \u2014 Greg Thomas, Outside Online , 27 May 2022",
"Booker was all in black as well, from his slacks to his zippered bomber jacket. \u2014 Aim\u00e9e Lutkin, ELLE , 22 May 2022",
"There are also compartments for underwear and a zippered spot for items that need to be washed. \u2014 Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping , 9 May 2022",
"The hard shell exterior is lightweight but durable and the interior zippered divider panels make organizing a snap. \u2014 Lois Alter Mark, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
"Many shoppers highlight the bag's leak-proof liner and multiple compartments, which include the large main section as well as two zippered sections, two mesh side pockets, and even a bottle opener that's attached to one of the straps. \u2014 Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens , 19 Apr. 2022",
"The zippered , lightweight bag measures 20 inches by 16 inches by 6 inches, but readily accepts four beach towels. \u2014 Brittany Vanderbill, PEOPLE.com , 14 Apr. 2022",
"Polycarbonate Arlo Skye's carry-on luggage is designed with a feature most hardside bags don't have \u2014 a zippered front pocket. \u2014 Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping , 20 May 2022"
