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A road for shipping in the English Channel or Straits of Dover, near Deal, employed as a naval rendezvous in time of war.

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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(UK, slang, obsolete, historical) Tothill Fields Bridewell, a prison located in the Westminster area of central London between 1618 and 1884.

Let's go for a walk on the Downs.
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  • “The weight of the open world. The cats stand alone, small figures against the vast expanse of the downs.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Soft lock downs at school trigger me. And we had one today. #ptsd #gunviolencesurvivor #moleg #mogov #itstheguns”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “In the mean time I will keep doing lat pull downs and gorilla rows 🫡💜🏋‍♀️ as every large breasted person should!!!!!!!!!!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “NOO!!!! ... i just think shes really cool and i don't wash her hand-me-downs so WHAT????”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(Sussex) The South Downs.

Let's go for a walk on the Downs.
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  • “He does it on purpose so the insiders can profit from predictable oil ups and downs”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “BOYS SOCCER: Clinton's big shot downs Bethany at state BETHANY — Throughout the 4A state tournament opener between Bethany and Clinton, the Red Tornados constantly attacked on the Bronchos' side of the pitch. westmetrosports.com/2026/05/06/c... #okpreps”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Seit Corona gab es bei Logitech heftige Ups und Downs. Momentan geht es wieder aufwärts.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “HAZMAT Location: CHURCHILL DOWNS CIRC, LOWER SACKVILLE Call Number: HF26000006402 Response: STN10 T10 Wed, 06 May 2026 06:25:02 -0300”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “HAZMAT Location: CHURCHILL DOWNS CIRC, LOWER SACKVILLE Call Number: HF26000006402 Response: STN10 T10 📅 2026-05-06 • 06:25 UTC”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

A road for shipping in the English Channel or Straits of Dover, near Deal, employed as a naval rendezvous in time of war.

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  • “Oh- don’t get me wrong, He’s sweet and all underneath the bravado. Everyone has their ups and downs. . Just as much as I do, and as well… Well. As you do with what you’re currently revealing. Sigh.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “😀This has got to be one of the best Trump take downs I've seen in one continuous vid👍🍊🤡: youtu.be/zfLRNlY8A6E?...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “At 8:17 AM, the outbound U1 sits twelve minutes adrift of its schedule at the Westbury Road B stop. The citylines livery Volvo B9TL waits while the morning rush hour settles into its usual rhythm across the Downs.”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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