Pearly Gates
Americannoun
plural noun
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informal the entrance to heaven
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slang (not capitals) teeth
Example Sentences
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There is a two-hour minimum on all rentals and hourly rates depend on the room size and day of the week.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
In recent court filings, Latham lawyers involved in the Imerys Talc America, Barretts Minerals and IG Design Group Americas cases said partner hourly rates will rise to as much as $3,050 in the new year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025
The EY records said Tetra Tech filed time sheets for unapproved costs, without sufficient supporting information, with questionable or excessive hours, with digital alterations that increased hourly rates, and without proper supervisor approvals.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025
Government-funded hourly rates for early years providers vary between local authorities.
From BBC • Dec. 10, 2024
Even as a kid I would hear stories about how much money they made, which seemed like astronomical hourly rates.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
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