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semaphores

noun

plural of semaphore

as in signalers

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The plot’s engine sputters as the film contentedly wafts just out of reach.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
At night, breeze wafts through louvres, circulated by whirring ceiling fans.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

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Noun

The garment included epaulets for displaying insignia, D-rings for attaching military equipment, and a storm shield to shed rain.

— Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
The vehicle appeared to have multiple lights and a front bumper with a police-like insignia on it.

— Dan Raby, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

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The crests reached from shore to shore in a steady, driving rhythm.

— Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Trump’s laudatory comments come as bipartisan angst over the technology crests, alarming AI incidents proliferate, and global governments call for policy cooperation.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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