as in utter
having no exceptions or restrictions
that statement is complete and arrant nonsense
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English cricket has been in utter chaos for the last two weeks and the most damning indictment of those in charge is that this is a mess very much of their own making.
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What immediately followed that bright June day were dark months marred by the state’s largest criminal investigation in history coming up empty, police questioning second graders for new leads and mounting legal battles among the Horman family grappling with utter devastation.
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This sheer shade is a light and delicate pink with a hint of beige.
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The sheer number of deals available can make shopping overwhelming for even the savviest shoppers.
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This is them on their absolute best behavior.
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Sučić scored in the 31st minute for Croatia on an absolute rocket from outside the box for his second career international goal.
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The vast Lake Tahoe estate of Beach Boys co-founder Mike Love, complete with a theater, wine tasting room, ice-skating rink and sauna, could be yours — for the small price of $43 million.
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Huel offers nutritionally complete protein shakes as meal replacements.
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Walking around the Metlife Stadium, the Three Lions supporters seem to be the majority just based on pure volume.
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That has to do with how quickly Intel can make itself into a pure play alternative.
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Meanwhile, since the Scaloni era’s unprecedented winning streak, Argentineans’ adoration of Messi has, at last, become unconditional.
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If the Heat’s pick in next year’s draft falls between 1 and 14, Miami would keep that pick and send Charlotte an unconditional first-round pick in 2028.
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During Thursday's World Cup match at New York-New Jersey Stadium between Ecuador and Germany, the total tournament record was surpassed at 3,587,539 fans, FIFA said.
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According to the International Energy Agency, total ownership of air conditioning units in Europe stands at around 20%.
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Chevrolet is clearly treating this as a new outright record for a production car on the mountain.
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In the United States, at least 19 states have already passed laws restricting minors’ access to social media platforms — with eight states enacting outright bans or parental consent requirements.
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“Arrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrant. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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