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- noun Plural form of
split . - noun dance, plurale tantum A manoeuvre in dance or gymnastics by which the
legs are extended straight out and perpendicular to the body, either to the sides or in front and behind. - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
split .
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Examples
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I have seen Milan Smith on the conservative side in splits, and in fact I have seen him get quite impatient (in opinions) with what he clearly sees as liberal activism; I would describe him as a moderate.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Ninth Circuit Denies Rehearing in Al-Kidd v. Ashcroft 2010
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I find this interesting – he splits from the GOP on environmental policy as well.
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After a few hours, the skin splits again and a black hook grabs hold of the silk button, whilst the legs, mouth and antennae also fall off leaving the chrysalis.
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After a few hours, the skin splits again and a black hook grabs hold of the silk button, whilst the legs, mouth and antennae also fall off leaving the chrysalis.
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"At 12 and not having splits is kind of late, and you get more inflexible as you get older," coach Mark Williams says.
USATODAY.com - Determination takes Young from underdog to Olympics 2004
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Anyway, I did my usual drunken staggering bus journey home - I've forgotten what Hammersmith Broadway looks like when sober - and did my good citizen thing by helping up a girl who fell over on the 209 and ended up practically in splits across the aisle.
My Bunny (obscure reference that only one of my readers will get) kisobel 2004
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CUTTING YOUR OWN To pound out splits from a felled tree, use wedges and a sledgehammer.
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If it is aimed against a mountain, the mountain splits and cracks open.
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If it is aimed against a mountain, the mountain splits and cracks open.
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Party would lead to long-term splits in the Cape community that would be difficult to heal after the elections.
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