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Recent Examples of anemic
That hitter, at 2-2 last year, went on to have a microscopic .177 batting average, a .287 on-base percentage, an anemic .291 slugging percentage and a .578 OPS that would most likely have him on the next bus to the minors.
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Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
But reaching it may be difficult amid an escalating trade war with the U.S. and anemic consumption at home.
—Yue Wang, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
No such issues have been detected in Northern California this year, but anemic brown pelicans require 3-6 weeks of feeding and often treatment for injuries.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The near daily release of orders stands as a counterpoint to the current anemic Congress, which has passed only a handful of laws since Mr. Trump’s inauguration.
… and was sued in federal court more, too.
—Irineo Cabreros, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Jesse Kirsch, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
But reaching it may be difficult amid an escalating trade war with the U.S. and anemic consumption at home.
—Yue Wang, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
No such issues have been detected in Northern California this year, but anemic brown pelicans require 3-6 weeks of feeding and often treatment for injuries.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The near daily release of orders stands as a counterpoint to the current anemic Congress, which has passed only a handful of laws since Mr. Trump’s inauguration.
… and was sued in federal court more, too.
—Irineo Cabreros, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anemic
Adjective
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The procedure is quick, simple and, as these things go, relatively bloodless.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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As a result, even formerly bloodless technocrats have found new vigor when being picked on by the Trump administration.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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More white people claim the credit than Black people certainly.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2023
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Black people make up about 14% of the U.S. population but are three times more likely to face hunger than white people, according to the Agriculture Department.—
Maya Eaglin,
NBC News,
11 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Lambrusco became synonymous with that sickly tipple—which bore no resemblance to the refreshingly dry and crisp Lambrusco guzzled by Italians.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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In This Article How To Identify Spider Mites Understanding Spider Mites How To Get Rid Of Spider Mites If your once-vigorous plant is starting to look sickly, spider mites may be the culprits.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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During a visit in August with two Times reporters, Mr. Perez’s skin was sallow.—
Aimee Ortiz,
New York Times,
7 Dec. 2023
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An awkward, sallow, provincial, minor army officer, Napoleon, was irresistibly drawn to Joséphine, attracted by her proximity to the most powerful men in France.—
Anne Higonnet,
Vogue,
17 Nov. 2023
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“Anemic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anemic. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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