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fig leafs

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variants or fig leaves

plural of fig leaf

as in Trojan horses

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Multitasking was the order of the day Saturday with Bears-Browns, Cubs-Cardinals and White Sox-Tigers games all competing for Chicago's eyeballs on screens of all sizes.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
The ride is expected to rely heavily on 3D effects and high-definition screens, but Strong made clear that there will indeed be large-scale physical sets on the ride.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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Ivan was married, with two children, and worked as the curator of a small museum that collected artifacts from the eastern highlands, like masks and shields.

— Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
These troops generally fought with swords and shields, using a method of warfare that involved rapid movement and raids.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

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