The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
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Trudging in snowshoes alongside Stevens is Darryl Lucien, an attorney for the 40 Acre group who has acted as a liaison between the nonprofit and officials in local and state government.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2024
Ojibwe hunters wore snowshoes to chase down elk that became exhausted by sinking into deep drifts.
From Science Magazine ● May 12, 2024
“Whumpfing”: This is the sound that can be heard when snow begins to collapse, showing cracks next to snowshoes or skis.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2024
In the winter, they grow comb-like extensions from their toes that act like snowshoes, and spend cold nights burrowed in snowbanks.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
Lyddie stopped to leave her snowshoes and lunch bucket on the porch, then followed the woman into a large, fragrant kitchen.
From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson
