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sprinted

/ˈsprɪntɪd/ [sprinted]

[verb] Ran or moved at a very high speed for a short distance, typically as part of a race or to reach a destination quickly.

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sprints

/sprɪnts/ [sprints]

[noun] Short, fast races or periods of intense physical or mental activity.

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spudnik

/ˈspʌdnɪk/ [spudnik]

[noun] A humorous, playful term for a potato, often used in culinary contexts or space-themed jokes.

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spun

/spʌn/

[verb] Past tense and past participle of 'spin' (to draw out and twist fibers into thread or yarn).

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sqn ldr

/ˌskwaadron ˈliːdə/ [sqn ldr]

[noun] A commissioned officer rank in the Royal Air Force and many other air forces, ranking above a flight lieutenant and below a wing commander, equivalent to a major in the army.

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squadron leader

/ˈskwɒd.rən ˈliː.dər/ [squadron leader]

[noun] A commissioned officer rank in the Royal Air Force and several other air forces, ranking above flight lieutenant and below wing commander, typically commanding a squadron.

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squeal

/skwiːl/ [squeal]

[verb] To make a long, high-pitched cry or noise.

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squelched

/skwɛltʃt/ [squelched]

[verb] Made a soft, sucking sound, such as that made by walking through deep mud or wet shoes.

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stabilize

/ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/ [stabilize]

[verb] To make or become unlikely to change, fail, or decline; to hold steady.

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staff

/stɑːf/ [staff]

[noun] The group of people employed by a company, organization, or institution.

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stagger

/ˈstæɡ.ər/ [stagger]

[verb] To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.

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stalk

/stɔːk/ [stalk]

[noun] The main stem of a herbaceous plant.

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stalwarts

/ˈstɔːlwərt/ [stalwarts]

[noun] Loyal, reliable, and hardworking supporters or participants in an organization or team.

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stamina holder

/ˈstæm.ɪ.nə ˌhoʊl.dər/ [stamina holder]

[noun] A person, animal, or entity that possesses the capacity to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort without succumbing to fatigue.

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stamp

/stæmp/ [stamp]

[noun] A small adhesive piece of paper stuck to an object to indicate that a fee has been paid, especially for postal service.

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stand

/stænd/ [stand]

[verb] To have an upright position on the feet.

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standard

/ˈstændərd/ [standard]

[noun] An idea or thing used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.

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standard edition

/ˈstændərd ˈɪdɪʃən/ [standard edition]

[noun] The regular, basic version of a product, such as a book, software, video game, or album, that contains the core content without any extra features, bonuses, or luxury packaging found in special or collector's editions.

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