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Noun
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One of the big issues with AI is its voracious appetite for energy, which has led to concern about supply, the adequacy of electrical grids and higher electric costs for average households.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026 -
Consider shifting your focus to your relationship with food—one built on trust, adequacy, variety, and permission rather than guilt, fear, or extreme thinking.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
16 Mar. 2026
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The jail was coming to an end of its usefulness and would be replaced in just three years.—
Kevin Foster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, as a bonus, the fermentation process produced methane—an energy-rich gas that could be captured and used as fuel, adding another layer of usefulness to the system.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, the voters decide on acceptability.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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The second difference is acceptability.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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There is the inevitable temptation to sacrifice virtue for convenience, to exchange our highest ideals for the false promise of expediency.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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But years of racial pandering had created a too-big tent, enlarged in the name of electoral expediency, that offered dark corners for despicable ideologies.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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For legitimate entrepreneurs, these features are a convenience.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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But in states that haven’t banned kratom, it’s sold at gas stations, smoke shops and convenience, grocery and health food stores in various forms, including powders, loose-leaf teas, capsules, tablets and concentrates.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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And while mice are not humans, the biology the team has identified is highly conserved across animals, Naik explains, and this suggests the finding may have some applicability to humans.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional adviser of his/her choosing, including a tax adviser and/or attorney.—
Steve Hruby,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Mar. 2026
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Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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In interviews with The News, though, some teachers and parents said the experienced administrator should not be held responsible for allegations about her husband or doubted the validity of the claims.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Size now matters less, and success will be determined by relevance to consumers and capital markets, according to the consultancy firm.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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The aircraft’s modular design and open avionics architecture allow for rapid integration of new capabilities, ensuring continued relevance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Adequateness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adequateness. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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