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- noun Plural form of
prong .
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Examples
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The administration has made cutting off money to terrorists one of the main prongs in its attack against Al Qaeda and other terrorist groups.
Think Progress » MSNBC regular advocates murder of newspaper editors. 2006
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If any of these three prongs is violated, the government’s action is deemed unconstitutional under the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Think Progress » Senate Suspended Right to Challenge Detention After A Single Hour of Debate 2005
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Nestled inside the prongs was a caramel-coated Meyer lemon in a tempura batter, speared on a cinnamon stick.
What I Ate On Mars 2009
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Nestled inside the prongs was a caramel-coated Meyer lemon in a tempura batter, speared on a cinnamon stick.
What I Ate On Mars 2009
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These candles were placed in candle-beams -- rude chandeliers of crossed sticks of wood or strips of metal with sockets; in sliding stands, in sconces, which were also called prongs or candle-arms.
Customs and Fashions in Old New England Alice Morse Earle 1881
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Firing the prongs is a one shot deal -- if you miss you don't get another chance to fire the prongs.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local lax65 2010
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Firing the prongs is a one shot deal -- if you miss you don't get another chance to fire the prongs.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local eagleye 2010
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Firing the prongs is a one shot deal -- if you miss you don't get another chance to fire the prongs.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local misschristoo 2010
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Firing the prongs is a one shot deal -- if you miss you don't get another chance to fire the prongs.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local lax65 2010
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Firing the prongs is a one shot deal -- if you miss you don't get another chance to fire the prongs.
Denver Post: News: Breaking: Local lax65 2010
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