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saber

/ˈseɪ.bər/ [saber]

[noun] A heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade and a single cutting edge.

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sacred

/ˈseɪ.krɪd/ [sacred]

[adjective] Connected with God or a god; dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.

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sacrosanct

/ˈsæk.roʊ.sæŋkt/ [sacrosanct]

[adjective] Regarded as too important, valuable, or holy to be interfered with, criticized, or changed.

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sad eyes

/sæd aɪz/ [sad eyes]

[noun] An expression or look in a person's eyes that conveys sorrow, grief, longing, or vulnerability.

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safety management

/ˈseɪf.ti ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/ [safety management]

[noun] The systematic process of identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing control measures to prevent accidents, injuries, or losses within an organization.

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sagacious

/səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/ [sagacious]

[adjective] Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; shrewd.

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salary

/ˈsæl.ər.i/ [salary]

[noun] A fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly or biweekly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee.

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salmon range inquiry

/ˈsæm.ən reɪndʒ ɪnˈkwaɪə.ri/ [salmon range inquiry]

[noun] A formal investigation or scientific study conducted to determine the geographical extent, migratory boundaries, or habitat distribution of salmon populations.

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salmon river mountains query

/ˈsæm.ən ˈrɪv.ər ˈmaʊn.tɪnz ˈkwɪər.i/ [salmon river mountains query]

[noun] A specific informational search, formal question, or investigation concerning the geographic, ecological, or geological characteristics of the Salmon River Mountains range in Idaho.

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saltwater species

/ˈsɒltˌwɔːtər ˈspiːʃiːz/ [saltwater species]

[noun] Any organism, such as fish, crustaceans, or mollusks, that is biologically adapted to live in marine environments with high salinity levels.

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Salutation

/ˌsæljʊˈteɪʃən/

[noun] A gesture or utterance made as a greeting or acknowledgment of arrival or departure.

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sanctified

/ˈsæŋk.tɪ.faɪd/ [sanctified]

[adjective] Made holy, consecrated, or set apart for a sacred purpose; purified from sin.

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sanding

/ˈsændɪŋ/ [sanding]

[noun] The act or process of smoothing or polishing a surface using an abrasive material, such as sandpaper.

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sap

/sæp/ [sap]

[noun] The fluid that circulates through the vascular system of a plant, consisting chiefly of water with dissolved sugars and mineral salts.

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sary

/ˈsɛəri/ [sary]

[adjective] Feeling or expressing sorrow, regret, or a sense of pitiable sadness; often used in dialectal or archaic contexts.

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satan

/ˈseɪ.tən/ [satan]

[noun] In various religions, particularly Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, the chief spirit of evil and the adversary of God.

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sate

/seɪt/ [sate]

[verb] To satisfy a desire or an appetite to the full.

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satiation

/ˌseɪʃiˈeɪʃən/ [satiation]

[noun] The state of being satisfied to excess; the complete fulfillment of a desire, appetite, or need.

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