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lints

noun

plural of lint

as in furs

a soft airy substance or covering it's important to clean the lint out of the dryer every time you use it

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The ban covers textiles, leather, furs and hides in clothing, footwear and other related accessories for the general public.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
An early tour of his estate, provided by the swirling camerawork of Emmanuel Lubezki, reveals a catalogue of crimes against the animal kingdom, with antlers and furs festooning every surface.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

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The Rest and Relax Inn in Pensacola, Florida, was surrounded by piles of debris after it was stripped of roofing materials during a heavy hit from the hurricane last night.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
Pictures show divers working among piles of ancient pottery, with ceramic plates and bowls scattered across the sandy seabed.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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With Indiana in Ohio State territory, Hoosiers quarterback Josh Hoover was crushed from behind by Ohio State defender Jaylen McClain on fourth-and-4, resulting in a sack and a turnover on downs.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Simmons was affected by the pass rush as the Tigers failed to convert third downs, going 6-for-17 on the key down; Ole Miss went 9-for-14.

— PJ Green October 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026

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